"It is better not to touch, not to try to poke them with sticks. There is no danger from them, if you do not touch, they never attack themselves ... Now an accidental bite in the leg is an impossible situation in principle, since no one walks barefoot, "said Cherlin.
But if you are still bitten by a snake, you should definitely consult a doctor, the specialist advised.
He also added that if a person suffers from allergies, it is better to always have the right drugs with you.
"Poison is a very strong allergen. My friend died from the bite of an ordinary viper, which is far from the most poisonous, he died from anaphylactic shock, "the expert explained.
It is necessary to wear appropriate shoes - boots or boots, the herpetologist recommended.
"In the venom of our vipers, like most others, there are components that affect the nervous system, how the poisoning will proceed very much depends on its condition. If someone is nearby, the task is not to let a person panic, with panic, poisoning is more severe, "the RT interlocutor emphasized.
Earlier, the media reported that residents of Tavatuy in the Sverdlovsk region noticed a large number of snakes in the forest. According to experts, this is due to the release of snakes from hibernation due to warming.