Table 8 Percentages of correct responses of medical students to questions on attitude towards snakebite

“The snake should be killed as far as possible after it bites the victim” (F)

“The snake will capture the image of the offender who teases it and takes revenge later” (F)

“When handling dead snakes, people may suffer venom injection by an accidental scratch from the fang of a snake’s severed head” (T)

“The venomous snake head is usually oval shaped, with regular teeth marks” (F)

“Snakes have attractive appearance and movement patterns; snakes are important component of biodiversity” (T)

“Snake balances natural ecosystem and contribute to food-web, prevent environmental pollution and absorbing poison from environment” (T)

“Some snakes are venomous and other is non- venomous, snakes do not bite until teasing” (T)

“Snake venoms have medicinal value, snakes are important for education” (T)