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Mathura Snakebite Patient Brings Snake to Hospital; Police Secure Reptile

Hospital officials say he is receiving anti-venom, his condition stable.

Overview

  • Deepak, 39, an e-rickshaw driver, arrived at Mathura District Hospital with a 1.5-foot snake in his pocket that allegedly bit him.
  • Hospital staff told him to keep the reptile outside to protect other patients and notified police.
  • Officers arrived at the facility and contained the snake in a box.
  • Doctors said his treatment with anti-venom is ongoing and described his condition as stable.
  • Hospital authorities said they suspect the snake belonged to him, while viral posts and local reports made unverified claims about a hooded cobra and inadequate facilities.