As the world warms, the risk of snakebites is rising

Rising global temperatures and extreme weather are increasing snakebite risks, with Thailand's Ramathibodi Poison Center reporting a 50% rise in venomous snakebite-related calls over four years. The World Health Organization estimates 5.4 million annual snakebites globally, with Asia as the epicenter, though cases are underreported. Snakebites cause severe health issues, including disability and death, and are linked to erratic monsoons and human encroachment into snake habitats.