More Snakebites During El Niño Period
- 9 years ago
New research has found that the number of snakebites tends to increase by a factor of two or three during the more extreme temperature fluctuations of El Niño and La Niña.
El Niño may have a surprising consequence for humans.
New research has found the weather system can lead to more snakebites.
During the hot periods of El Niño, the reptiles, whose cold-blooded bodies are sensitive to the external environment, are thought to become more active to pursue abundant prey.
And the trend seems to continue during the frigid fronts of La Niña, likely because snakes have to explore different areas to search out food which has become scarce.
In both scenarios, contact with farmers and other humans can increase, le
El Niño may have a surprising consequence for humans.
New research has found the weather system can lead to more snakebites.
During the hot periods of El Niño, the reptiles, whose cold-blooded bodies are sensitive to the external environment, are thought to become more active to pursue abundant prey.
And the trend seems to continue during the frigid fronts of La Niña, likely because snakes have to explore different areas to search out food which has become scarce.
In both scenarios, contact with farmers and other humans can increase, le