Irrespective how paradoxical it might sound, snake venom, which is of mortal danger to humans, is a "close friend" to pharmacologists.

Baku emergency medical assistance station released statistics on the snakebites and insect bites.

Many people have phobias; some are afraid of closed spaces, some are afraid of heights, and others are afraid of insects. Fear of snakes tops the list of human phobias; some people are so afraid of snakes that even when they see one at the zoo or on TV they feel ill at ease.

Spring is a time when the nature wakes up. Snakes usually live by their natural calendar which is closely interconnected with climatic conditions. Blunt-nosed viper, the most common species of snakes in the area of the Absheron peninsula, wakes up in April and May, and can be found in mixed forests, meadows, marshes, and areas along rivers, lakes, and streams.

Some six people suffered from snakebite in Azerbaijan last week.

The advent of the lovely summer season with plenty of holidays, besides being encouraging for people, is sometimes accompanied by unpleasant incidents.