Mystery Snake Bite Incident at Chittoor Hospital

A woman allegedly bitten by a snake at Chittoor's taluk hospital during her daughter's treatment caused a stir, leading to her referral to the district hospital. Health officials later disputed the bite, claiming the snake was non-poisonous, and the woman showed no bite marks. She's currently stable.

A woman was allegedly bitten by a snake at the state-run taluk hospital in Chittoor on Wednesday while she was there for her daughter's treatment.

According to a relative, the incident happened during a urine sample collection for her daughter. The woman was subsequently referred to the district hospital.

However, the Director of Health Services (DHS), K J Reena, contested the family's claim, stating a preliminary examination found no bite marks on the woman. Reena added that the captured snake was non-poisonous.

Despite the miscommunication, authorities highlighted that anti-venom was available at the taluk hospital, and the referral was unnecessary. Currently, the woman's health condition is stable, officials confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)