A free expert-supported platform to assist the public and healthcare professionals in identifying snakes and guiding appropriate actions after snake encounters.
Snakebite is a major public health problem in Sri Lanka. Correct identification of snakes is crucial for risk assessment, appropriate first aid, and informed clinical decision-making.
This platform allows members of the public and healthcare workers to submit details and images of snakes found in Sri Lanka for identification by experienced clinicians and collaborators with expertise in snakebite management.
This service is for identification and educational support only and does not replace emergency medical care.