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Venomous snake sightings in Jaraguá do Sul

Overview

Residents in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, have reported encounters with venomous snakes. An initial incident involved a highly venomous coral snake discovered in a kitchen after a pet dog alerted the inhabitants. Biologists from the Fundação Jaraguaense de Meio Ambiente (Fujama) performed the rescue, noting that while these snakes possess potent neurotoxic venom, they are generally not aggressive unless provoked.

Subsequent reports indicated sightings of jararaca snakes, another highly venomous species, in neighborhoods such as Rio da Luz. Experts attribute the increased emergence of snakes from winter resting areas to rising temperatures in southern Brazil. Authorities have advised the public to contact rescue services like Fujama or the fire department rather than killing the wildlife, as such actions are prohibited under environmental law.

Entities

Jaraguá do Sul · Gilberto Ademar Duwe · Fujama · Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency · Fundação Jaraguaense de Meio Ambiente

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Jaraguá do Sul reports sightings of venomous jararaca snakes

    A venomous jararaca snake was recently spotted in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. Biologists attribute the sightings to rising temperatures driving snakes out of winter habitats.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Jaraguá do Sul resident alerted to venomous coral snake by pet dog

    A dog alerted its owners to a venomous coral snake in their kitchen in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil. A biologist successfully rescued the highly toxic snake without injury to anyone.

Sources

nsctotal.com.br · revistagalileu.globo.com