SNAKE FARMER WITH 4.7M REPTILES WARNS: EGGSHELLS DRAW VIPERS 15KM, GECKO POO DEADLIER THAN BITES
A toxicologist running a massive snake farm housing 4.7 million deadly reptiles in Nasarawa State dropped shocking revelations on Brekete Family Radio, urging Nigerians to beware of common household attractants and myths surrounding snakebites and geckos.
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The expert, who spoke on the popular programme, listed key factors that lure snakes into homes.
What Draws Snakes to Your House, Eggshells, which can attract snakes from as far as 15 kilometres away.
Chickens, rats, frogs, and anything else the reptiles can swallow.
He clarified that all snakes are poisonous except the python, though the venom’s circulation speed and potency vary by species.
Dangers of Wrong Snakebite Response, The toxicologist warned against common errors that worsen bites:
Tying a bandage or tourniquet, which causes swelling and can paralyze the affected limb.
Trekking or excessive movement, as it speeds up poison circulation and risks death.
Instead, he advised:
Staying calm and minimizing movement.
Drinking cold water from the fridge to slow venom flow.
Chewing pawpaw leaves and swallowing the juice to halt poison spread until medical help arrives.
For venom spat into the eyes, prompt treatment can save lives. However, if it enters the nose, death can occur within minutes.
Gecko: Silent Killer in Your Home, Even more alarming, the expert claimed wall geckos are deadlier than snakes.
Their droppings or contact with a toothbrush can prove fatal if not washed off before use.
He urged covering pots and water containers to avoid contamination.
Listeners were left stunned by the disclosures, with calls flooding in for more awareness on reptile risks in urban and rural homes.
