Does warmer weather mean more snake bites

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Warmer weather increases snake activity, leading to more snake bites as snakes are more active between 80 and 90 degrees.

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Recent deadly snakebites have raised concerns about weather's impact. 3s
Snakes are ectotherms and need warm weather to stay active. 6s
Snakes are most active between 80 and 90 degrees, increasing human encounters. 10s
Studies show even small temperature rises lead to more snakebites. 18s

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1 day ago

Does warmer weather make snake bites more likely?

Snakes are most active when temperatures are between 80 and 90 degrees, making snake bites more likely in warmer weather.

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1 day ago

Does warmer weather make snake bites more likely?

Studies have shown even small rises in temperature come with an increase in snakebites.