Why Nigeria should worry about decline in snake population – Biodiversity expert
The conservationist was Nigeria’s only representative at the four-day international congress, held from 1 to 4 October, which brought together scientists, conservationists and medical experts to examine snake conservation, research and the public health challenges associated with snakebite.
He said Nigeria needed a funded national strategy that combines snake conservation with snakebite prevention and treatment, supported by reliable anti-venom production and supplies, improved hospital reporting, community education and research into species identification.
The World Congress on Snakes sought to advance scientific research and international collaboration on these challenges, while addressing the relationship between snake conservation and human safety.
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