Two more poisonous snakes (hararaki) were caught in Jaragua do Sul, in the north of Santa Catarina. On July 12, a viper was found in a bike shop that looks “hairy” but isn’t. (SEE VIDEO BELOW). A few days later, another viper was found in the same store.

Snake caught July 12 – Photo: Video reproduction/Disclosure ND

According to Giba, a biologist from Fujama (Fundação Jaraguaense de Meio Ambiente), the first snake was discovered by employees on the premises of a bicycle shop where some materials were found. Officials managed to contain the snake with a bicycle basket until it arrived in Fujama for rescue.

Another snake, also a viper, was rescued last Tuesday (19) at the same store. This was noticed by officials, but could not surround. Biologists from Fujima were called in and carried out a rescue operation on the spot.

The two kites will be released in a closed forest away from any habitation so there is no risk.

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Snake caught July 12 in Jaragua do Sul – Video: Biologist Giba/Disclosure ND

And in winter?

In winter, due to the cold, snakes hide more, even hibernate. However, there are moments of heat, such as the last few weeks. During these periods of greater heat, even in winter, snakes emerge from their hiding places and become active.

“That’s why people have to be careful in winter too, especially with venomous snakes,” Giba warns.

About Hararache:

It has a potent poison, but the main reason why it is in the first place is the number of accidents. In Brazil, about 90% of snake accidents occur in harakara. This animal has adapted very well to urban environments due to the ease of finding food: rodents.

It can curl up in a corner, in a wooded area, in tree debris, in a garden, and the person ends up unaware that the snake is there. She goes on the defensive.

“She attacks people not because she likes it, but in order to protect herself, because she believes that a person is a danger,” Giba emphasizes. However, in about 30% of bites there is no venom (dry bite). This is because the venom of all snakes is used for hunting. Example: A snake bites a rodent, and when the rodent dies, it feeds on the rodent.

“She prefers not to waste poison on people so as not to lose her way of obtaining food,” he adds.

As for the “hairy” impression, Giba explains that it’s because of the color of the snake, but of course they don’t have hair. “Like all snakes, they are reptiles and have scales,” he concludes.

It is important when catching a snake never to kill it. Contact Fujama (Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm) for rescue (47) 3273 -8008 or the fire department (193).