Verulam girl bitten by snake while playing in the garden
The young girl was rushed to the hospital...
Kids playing in the garden is always welcomed, especially considering the tech-savvy nature of children today.
Their constant attraction to the television or other devices can sometimes be overwhelming...For us.
So, when we hear the kids are playing outside, it is definitely a breath of fresh air. But not so much for this young girl and her mother.
"According to Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) spokesperson Prem Balram, a twelve-year-old girl was bitten by an unidentified green snake." (MSN)
The young girl was apparently near a flowerpot in her grandmother's garden when the snake bit her. Her grandmother's house in the Everest Heights area of Verulam.
After finding the girl, her mother immediately took her to the Reaction Unit South Africa headquarters.
“The child began having difficulty breathing and experienced body pains. Reaction officers provided an expedited escort to Osindisweni Hospital in an attempt to get medical assistance without delay,” said Balram. (MSN)
The girl is said to be in Grade 7 and goes to a primary school in Verulam.
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The Mercury got in touch with Nick Evans about how to handle snake situations.
And he advised that if anyone is bitten by a snake, they should be rushed to the hospital. He also said it would be helpful to take a pic of the snake so that snake catchers can identify them and help with treatment.
Furthermore, he added that attempting to catch or kill the snake is not advisable. What you can do is make sure your yard is clean.
“The best you can do is keep your yard clean, with no piles of wood, rubble, bricks, and hope for the best. Cutting down trees won’t help, although if you have branches growing against your roof, trim them back,” said Evans." (MSN)
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