Telford snake handler rushed to hospital after bite from deadly King Cobra
A Telford snake handler was yesterday airlifted to hospital after being bitten by a King Cobra at the West Midland Safari Park, near Bewdley.
The experienced snake handler who works at the safari park was bitten by the King Cobra shortly after 4.00pm.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said:
“When crews and the doctor arrived, they found one of the parks’ snake handlers being cared for by their on-site first aiders. They had already immobilised the leg, administered excellent first aid and had anti-venom ready to administer if needed.
“The doctor assessed the man and found he was stable and suffering no serious effects from the bite.
“Due to the fact the venom can be lethal if it enters the bloodstream; the man was airlifted to Worcester Royal Hospital as a precaution. Medics at the hospital were pre alerted to the arrival of the man who was said to be in a stable condition.”
King Cobras are the world’s longest venemous snakes, growing up to 5.6 metres (18.5ft).
