The reports by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that 174 snakebites per 100,000 population are reported per year in Nigeria and that the saw-scaled or carpet viper is responsible for 90 per cent of bites and 60 per cent of deaths is an embarrassment.

A health centre in Zamko, Langtang North Local Council of Plateau State at the weekend said it has recorded 1,500 cases of snakebites in the last 10 months.

No fewer than 27 persons have been confirmed dead in Donga Local Government Council of Taraba State following the various degrees of injuries they sustained from snake bites ravaging the area.