Russians were advised to wear high boots in the forest because of awakened snakes. The press service of Roslesinforg told RT how to avoid encounters with snakes.
When meeting a snake, it is better to freeze and not make sudden movements, experts added. Earlier, serpentologist Vladimir Cherlin, said that this year snakes have already woken up due to the early spring. The organization advised not to touch hollows, niches under boulders, voids under tree roots, and holes.