It is linked to a rise in exotic pet ownership and some of those bitten include teens and small children.
A rise in exotic pet ownership means snakebite injuries are becoming more common in the UK, doctors are warning.Some 72 of the patients were teenagers or children - 13 were under the age of five.
Measuring around 13 feet long, these snakes can rise or "stand up" to reach an adult's eye level. Snake venom is a neurotoxin that can stop the victim's breathing and heartbeat. According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 250 species of poisonous snake - most are native to Asia, Africa, Latin America and Oceania.
In the study, the researchers logged 321 exotic snakebites from 68 different species. Of those who were bitten, 15 had severe symptoms. He said it was important to distinguish between venomous snakes and non-venomous ones, such as corn snakes, which many High Street pet shops sell.Ownership of many poisonous species requires a special licence in the UK, meaning children shouldn't be handling them.
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