Snake bites on the rise in the UK after rise in number of exotic pets
Snake bites on the rise in the UK after rise in number of exotic pets
One victim needed part of their finger amputated after being bitten (Picture: Getty Images)
Snake bite injuries are becoming more common in the UK as more and more people are buying exotic pets.
A study has found 321 bites were registered by the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) between 2009 and 2020 involving 68 species.
Out of those, 260 (81%) involved pet snakes in the home, while 38…