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Research shows that snake bites are on the rise!

Every year, roughly 4 million snake bites happen to humans, with about 138,000 proving fatal. Now...

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14.35 22 May 2026


Research shows that snake bites are on the rise!


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14.35 22 May 2026


Every year, roughly 4 million snake bites happen to humans, with about 138,000 proving fatal. Now, a major new research paper from the World Health Organisation shows that the risk of snake bites is on the rise.

Joining Seán to discuss is James Hennessy, Director of the National Reptile Zoo in Kilkenny…


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