Snakes in the News

An Indian boy was bitten by a venomous snake, but immediately killed it with a rock and took it to a teacher. The boy is in good condition; he said he watches the Discovery Channel every night and isn't afraid of snakes. (News source.)

Massasauga habitat is being investigated in Pennsylvania. (News source.)

A Chinese woman fell into a well, and was rescued, but encountered a 2 meter long snake. (News source.)

Details here on a California rattlesnake bite.

A six-foot 2-inch eastern diamondback was killed in Florida. (News source.)