A woman from Jhanjharpur in Madhubani district is in critical condition after being bitten by a snake. Following the incident, she was immediately taken to a local hospital. Due to her severe condition, she was then referred to Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH). Doctors report that a significant amount of snake venom entered her system, necessitating the administration of 26 vials of antivenom to save her life.

The incident reportedly occurred late Tuesday night while the woman was sleeping in her home. She was bitten by a venomous snake during her sleep. In the morning, when she experienced discomfort, pain, and swelling, her family suspected a snakebite. She was rushed to the sub-divisional hospital in Jhanjharpur.

At the sub-divisional hospital, initial examinations by doctors revealed that the venom was spreading rapidly. Given the gravity of the situation, she was immediately referred to DMCH, Darbhanga, for advanced treatment. A team of doctors at DMCH is closely monitoring her condition. While her state remains critical, doctors noted a slight improvement after the 26 vials of antivenom were administered. She is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the next 24-48 hours are considered crucial. Her family has urged people to seek immediate medical attention at a hospital in case of a snakebite, rather than resorting to traditional healers.