As the world warms, the risk of snakebites is rising

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By Rebecca L. RootJun 23, 2026, 4:00 am124 ptsTrending
On a humid Thursday morning, the Ramathibodi Poison Center in Bangkok thrums with activity. Four staff members field roughly 130 emergency hotline calls every day. By 11 a.m., they have already answered 42. Some callers are worried they’ve consumed something toxic. Others are medical students seeking advice…

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