A 27-year-old South African man, believed to be a pastor, was bitten by a Black Mamba while praying beside a river in Hazelmere, KwaZulu-Natal, early Saturday morning.
According to <a href="https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/kwazulu-natal-man-gets-bitten-by-black-mamba-during-prayer-738cb429-b9f0-4ba2-ae3e-87db8235548f">IOL</a>, at around 6:30 AM, a concerned citizen called the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre for urgent medical assistance.
The man said that he had been praying when a large black snake bit him on the left foot. He believed it to be a Black Mamba and showed signs of neurotoxic poisoning, including significant swelling at the bite site.
After moving a short distance away from the river, he sought help from security guards, who then contacted RUSA.
Paramedics arrived promptly, treated his symptoms, and transported him to a medical facility for further care.
<h2>What to do if you are bitten by a snake</h2>
The African Snakebite Institute (ASI), says many myths about snakebites, like sucking out the venom or killing the snake to bring to the hospital, should be avoided.
While snakebites can happen while sleeping, most occur when someone accidentally steps on a snake, usually below the knee. ASI offers useful advice on how to handle snake bites:
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<li>Keeping calm is crucial. Ensure the snake is no longer in the immediate area, as a second bite can complicate the situation. Panicking can increase your heart rate, causing the venom to spread faster</li>
<li>Avoid applying tight bands around the bite site, as these can be harmful. These can restrict blood flow and worsen swelling.</li>
<li>There is no benefit to cutting the bite or trying to suck out the venom — snake venom cannot be removed this way.</li>
<li>Transport the victim to the nearest hospital as quickly as possible.</li>
<li>Keep the bitten limb still and at or below heart level to slow the spread of venom.</li>
<li>Do not take the snake to the hospital. Doctors don’t need to see the snake that bit you. However, taking a clear photo of the snake may help them identify the type of venom and the symptoms to monitor.</li>
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A man in South Africa, who is believed to be a pastor, was bitten by a dangerous Black Mamba snake while praying by a river in KwaZulu-Natal. He showed signs of poisoning and had swelling. He got help from security guards and was taken to a medical facility for treatment. If you are bitten by a snake, stay calm, don't cut the bite, and go to the hospital quickly. Don't try to suck out the venom or bring the snake to the hospital. Keep the bitten limb still and at or below heart level.

South African Pastor Bitten By A Snake During Prayer

A sex worker from Zhombe, in Midlands Province, was bitten by a snake while she was being intimate with a “client” in a bush.
The incident occurred at Joel Shopping Centre when the sex worker had taken her client to a nearby bush for a session.
The lady, whose name could not be established, is admitted at Zhombe Mission Hospital where she is said to be in a stable condition.
The local traditional leader, Chief Weight Ndabezinhle Gwesela, confirmed the incident. He said:
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It is true there was a woman who was bitten by a snake while having sex with her boyfriend in the bush. I heard the reports and I am told she is now recovering at the hospital.
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Chief Gwesela recently said poor harvests over the last farming season have pushed many girls in Zhombe into sex work and early marriages. He said:
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What is worrying is these girls will be working for as little as a dollar or even a plate of sadza.
It is happening as people are facing hunger. So, they will be trying to make quick money thereby risking their lives.
The situation is bad in Zhombe and it has pushed many girls into prostitution and early marriages. The situation is forcing girls to turn to immorality.
As you are aware this is a gold-rich area and the illegal gold panners are now taking advantage to lure the young girls with money.
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Ward 10 Junior Councillor Sithembinkosi Ncube said child prostitution was widespread in her ward. She said:
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We have Joel Growth Point in our ward where child prostitution is rife.
Some of the girls were expelled from school for untoward behaviour and they turn to sex work.
Girls from the ward have become wild as they are lured with money by illegal gold miners.
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Ncube said boys were also dropping out of school to venture into illegal gold mining activities. | <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/sex-worker-bitten-by-snake-while-being-intimate/">Chronicle</a>

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