Snakes are known for their venomous bites, and some species can be particularly deadly. In Australia, a man named Jerromy Brookes died after being bitten by a brown snake while trying to remove it from a childcare center to keep the children safe. Brown snakes are one of the most lethal species in the world, and deaths due to snake bites are rare in Australia, with only a handful of fatal attacks recorded each year. However, about 200 people are hospitalized each year due to contact with brown snakes.
In the Brazilian Amazon, a giant anaconda named Ana Julia was found dead in the Formoso River in the rural area of Bonito in southern Brazil. The snake measured 26 feet across and weighed in at around 440 pounds. It is believed that Ana Julia was shot to death, although there is no official confirmation on the cause of death yet. The death of Ana Julia is a senseless tragedy, as it is a valuable member of the ecosystem. Even if the snake killed is not a record-setting new species, its death is still a loss to the delicate fabric of the ecosystem.
