Teenager Bitten by Venomous Snake in Ashdod, Stable Condition

A 17-year-old yeshiva student was bitten on the hand by a venomous snake in the courtyard of the 'Meir Shmuel' yeshiva in Ashdod on Tuesday night. Emergency medical teams from United Hatzalah provided initial treatment and evacuated him to the hospital.

The student was conscious and in stable condition upon arrival at the hospital. Paramedics reported that he received immediate care at the scene before being transported by intensive care ambulance.

This incident is the latest in a series of snakebite cases reported across Israel in recent months. In August, two children were bitten by snakes in separate incidents within two weeks in Afula. Earlier, in late July, a 48-year-old woman was bitten while working in Rishon LeZion and was taken to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Medical Center in serious but stable condition.

Medical professionals note that snake activity, particularly that of the venomous Palestine viper, increases during warmer spring and summer months. They urge anyone bitten by a snake to seek immediate medical attention, remain calm, avoid movement, and refrain from self-treatment. Identifying the snake species, if possible without risk, is also advised.