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Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by drss(m): 9:34am On Oct 14, 2015
Snakes are not smiling.
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by kuzee(m): 9:35am On Oct 14, 2015
Op where pinshures na..

Snake on the revenge, who remember this ape movie.. remind me of the name


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Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by MizFrances(f): 9:38am On Oct 14, 2015
CUMPOLICE01:
u jux too proud..... Dahs y u widen yur chest and stand tall jux to attack..... Cobra oshi... Oniranu abasha
Lmao
Wetin I wan tell this one now o? grin
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by Nobody: 9:42am On Oct 14, 2015
MizFrances:
Lmao Wetin I wan tell this one now o? grin
tell me yu have a big head
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by QueenEdna(f): 9:49am On Oct 14, 2015
The govt of dt state shud declare state of emergency. This news aint funny ooo.
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by ocelot2006(m): 9:49am On Oct 14, 2015
dominique:
Snakes are part and parcel in most northern communities. That's why most of the people there have snake and scorpion venom antidotes in their homes (at least in where I served in Benue, not sure about Plateau).

True. Plateau has a far worse issue with snake bites. Gombe is the WORST in the country with places like Taraba (Karim Lamido) following suit.
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by dice0407(m): 9:52am On Oct 14, 2015
Tallesty1:
Nah the first batch be this oo.


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Tallesty1:
Nah the first batch be this oo.


The main the main warriors never show facegringringringrin
shebi, g[/b]
Tallesty1:
Nah the first batch be this oo.


The main the main warriors never show facegringringringrin
shebi, g
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by harry509: 9:53am On Oct 14, 2015
yhemsy62:
Snakes washed by flood into Kanke, Kanam and other communities in Plateau State have bitten more than 50 people in the last two weeks.

The representative of the area at the House of Representatives, Timothy Golu, confirmed the development in Jos, the state capital, after visiting the victims.

Golu said that some had died while others in critical conditions were on admission in various hospitals and traditional snake treating homes.

He said that 13 victims were at Zamko clinic in Langtang, 20 in traditional healers’ treatment homes, seven in herbalists’ centres, while some visit the centres for daily treatment owing to lack of bed space.

“Some have even been treated and discharged, but a woman at my place, who has been treated and discharged, still has pus gushing from the bitten spot and we have advised her to return to the hospital for fresh checks.

“We fear that something worse may result from the wound if not properly treated because she is already limping,” he said.

Describing the situation as “very scary and pathetic”, Golu said that the snakes, who move openly and always in pairs, were washed into the communities by flood.

“As the flood pushed them from the over flown tributaries of Rivers Benue and Niger, some snakes climbed trees, others entered holes while some just held unto any available straw.

“All of them later descended into residences and farms where they have been wreaking havoc.”

He said that the commonest species were the black mamba, carpet viper and cobra, and declared that most victims usually depend on luck to survive.

Golu urged the Federal and Plateau Governments to treat the snake invasion as “a national medical emergency concern”, and give it the same response given to HIV/AIDS and the Ebola virus.

“Government must come in with full force and ensure that the anti-snake venom is provided to the people free of charge because it is too expensive for the rural poor.

“Other world health bodies like WHO and UNICEF should also step in because it is a serious situation that requires all hands on deck.”

The law maker also called on the federal and state governments to fumigate the homes, farmlands and the general environment of the communities to reduce the number of snakes, especially since they appeared to be reproducing.

He said that the fumigation would also reduce the number of crocodiles washed into the communities, pointing out that the weather of the area was naturally attractive to such reptiles.

Golu said that he had advised the people to use hand gloves and rain boots while on their farms to minimise the effect of the snake attacks.

“But even such precautions can only minimise the damage because some of the snakes just fly into their victims and knock them off before biting them.

“Others just splash their poisonous saliva into the faces of their victims and that is equally dangerous,” he said.

He said that the situation had led to other environmental concerns with waterborne diseases like typhoid and gastro enteritis becoming common, urging extra caution among the people.

Golu also suggested that traditional snake charmers should be supported to help the people.

“Some charmers have devices through which they attract the snakes and get them killed; such initiatives will reduce their number and need to be encouraged,” he said.

He said that the urban centres were not spared as a huge black mamba was killed in the Jos residence of a former member of the House of Representatives last week.


http://dailytimes.com.ng/plateau-snakes-invade-communities-attacks-many/
they shud look 4 urgent solution vry fast.
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by Banter1(m): 9:54am On Oct 14, 2015
dulux07:
U guys wer kilin them anyhow of recent, n uploadin them on nairaland, now its paybck time lipsrsealed.
The snake kingdom rily planned their attack, for them to send 3 of der most venomous species. Viper, cobra, black mamba lipsrsealed i pray dey find a solutn soon.
lmao

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Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by MizFrances(f): 10:00am On Oct 14, 2015
CUMPOLICE01:
tell me yu have a big head
Ok.. you have a big head.
Happy?
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by Nobody: 10:02am On Oct 14, 2015
MizFrances:

Ok.. you have a big head.
Happy?
i mean repeat after me..... . "I HAVE A BIG HEAD"
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by MizFrances(f): 10:04am On Oct 14, 2015
CUMPOLICE01:
i mean repeat after me..... . "I HAVE A BIG HEAD"
CUMPOLICE01 HAS A BIG FAT HEAD
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by Nobody: 10:05am On Oct 14, 2015
MizFrances:

CUMPOLICE01 HAS A BIG FAT HEAD
buh u haven't seen mine b4
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by prettyrosiemua(f): 10:18am On Oct 14, 2015
I lost a friend to snake bite on Monday. She was only 20 years old. I do hope the government look into this snake invasion.
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by makasimatics(m): 10:21am On Oct 14, 2015
Na lie. Natgeo wild
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by yhemsy62(m): 10:27am On Oct 14, 2015
makasimatics:
Na lie. Natgeo wild
hope everything about u no be na lie
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by ebubey(f): 10:32am On Oct 14, 2015
CUMPOLICE01:
Ebubey come back nd drop a comment
lol i ve gat notin to say tongue
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by MizFrances(f): 10:38am On Oct 14, 2015
CUMPOLICE01:
buh u haven't seen mine b4
I don't need to
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by 400billionman: 11:12am On Oct 14, 2015
managermahmud:
Warizdiz?
These snakes are not in Nigeria pls, esp that green 1. These snakes pix ar googled. I need live pix of d snake b4 I and other well meaning Nlders will believe this smiley

For your mind, they are not in Nigeria because you have not seen them.

Big shinny green pythons stay close to river bodies. I have seen them.
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by sabi99(m): 11:16am On Oct 14, 2015
River niger and river benue are filled with demons.......quick recovery to d victims......
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by lanrezico(m): 11:24am On Oct 14, 2015
sadYou should have left the pix outta!
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by Nobody: 11:26am On Oct 14, 2015
managermahmud:
Warizdiz?
These snakes are not in Nigeria pls, esp that green 1. These snakes pix ar googled. I need live pix of d snake b4 I and other well meaning Nlders will believe this smiley
don't mind the OP, reading this news with no photo is just a waste.
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by Nobody: 11:51am On Oct 14, 2015
lofty900:
Sins of their great grandfathers, where are all those numerous pastors in that state. Now is the best time to cast and bind... Not run like naija police
soldiers don dey folo run grin
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by ideyhere(f): 1:33pm On Oct 14, 2015
embarassed shocked Really? Snakes?? I hate anything that crawls...but snakes are just a no no!!! Please ooh this thing should be dealt with before next thing we go hear say them don dey migrate to other states. As for those talking about conserving wildlife, me I don't support ooh. After all naija snake no fit be like oyibo snake...e go dey STREETWISE
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by wtfCode: 1:58pm On Oct 14, 2015
...i think i'm tired...tired of reading ugly news errday.
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by Edipee(m): 3:12pm On Oct 14, 2015
Mznaett (Ima ndo), I want to eat pepper soup rice with Mamba.
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by cambochuks: 3:24pm On Oct 14, 2015
y una dey do like dis Na.......I dnt blive dis story cos dis pics are downloaded pics........pls stop posting fake stuffs for recognition
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by Babe2sure(f): 3:40pm On Oct 14, 2015
Snakes on rampage. This is not funny at all and its unsettling. They should make concerted effort to solve this problem, and fast. Anti- snake venom should be made available for them by the government, at little or no cost. Aren't there snake charmers?
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by Mznaett: 3:54pm On Oct 14, 2015
Edipee:
Mznaett (Ima ndo), I want to eat pepper soup rice with Mamba.

U neva begin hungry na

@least,,when you demand for something worth edible then I'll know what to dotongue
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by Edipee(m): 4:05pm On Oct 14, 2015
Mznaett:


U neva begin hungry na

@least,,when you demand for something worth edible then I'll know what to dotongue
hahahaha! Ok, oya come use cat fish do am na. U ok with dat?
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by Mznaett: 4:22pm On Oct 14, 2015
Edipee:
hahahaha! Ok, oya come use cat fish do am na. U ok with dat?

Somehowsad

Cat~fish is a bit manageable shawink

Just give me 45min I'll be done dear

Lest I forget lets move out of dz dark forest b4 some deadly creatures attack us o mbok
Re: Snakes Invade Communities In Plateau State, Attacks Many by victoronyekwelu(m): 4:33pm On Oct 14, 2015
next time u want to make d front page look for where people who are based in that area are not foo!!!!

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