“Slobodna Dalmacija”, one of the Croatian daily newspapers, reported that last week another case of a person being bitten by a viper was reported in this country.
A 70-year-old woman was taken to hospital in Split and was the next victim of snakes. It turns out that there are more and more poisonous vipers this year, and tourists unwisely do not look at their feet, enchanted by the holiday atmosphere of this place.
For years, it has been one of the leading countries chosen by Poles as a holiday destination. It is popular in the summer months, such as July and August, but there was also no shortage of tourists during the perfect weather in May.
In May, the temperature in Split stays around 25 degrees Celsius, which is perfect for relaxing on the beach and sightseeing. No wonder there is no shortage of people willing to enjoy this type of relaxation.
Croatia is also a relatively safe country, so this also works to the advantage of tourism here in Europe. However, it turns out that even in such a beautiful country there is a danger coming from nature.
“Experts confirm that the number of snakes has increased significantly in Croatia and you should be especially careful when approaching the country's green areas,” reports “Slobodna Dalmacija”.
This is one of many messages and appeals in Croatia regarding activity in this country. There are 15 species of snakes living there, three of which are poisonous species of snakes. – their bites can be fatal.
The bite of these snakes in any part of our body is dangerous and the victim should immediately receive professional help, but you should act especially quickly if the snake attack occurs in the area of the human head or neck.
A person bitten by a snake should be transported to a hospital as soon as possible, where he or she will be provided first aid and most likely given serum.
Snakes, including vipers, bask in the spring and summer sun on rocky and sandy areas. There is no shortage of sun, stones and sand in Croatia, which creates perfect living conditions for snakes.
Additionally, neglected fields, of which there are many in Croatia, which are less and less cultivated and lie fallow, have become an excellent habitat for snakes. This is probably the reason for the larger number of these reptiles.