UP man bitten by snake, brother's 150 slaps keep him awake as venom spreads

A man in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi was left fighting for his life after a venomous snake bit him, following which his elder brother slapped him more than 150 times to keep him awake.UP man bitten by snake, brother’s 150 slaps keep him awake as venom spreadsA man in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi was bitten by a venomous snake and slipped into a critical condition, following which his elder brother slapped him more than 150 times to keep him awake.Arun, 21, was given 15 doses of anti-venom within two hours at a medical college, after which his condition improved.On Saturday afternoon, Arun had gone to a field to fetch water. While lifting a sack of grass, he was bitten by a snake that was hiding inside it.Hearing Arun scream, his brother Akash rushed to the spot and took him towards the road. An ambulance and the police were informed as Arun’s condition continued to deteriorate. Meanwhile, a medical store owner saw the seriousness of the situation and took both brothers to the medical college on his motorcycle.At the emergency department of the medical college, Emergency Medical Officer (EMO) Dr Sher Singh and his five-member team immediately began treatment. The doctors advised the family not to let Arun fall asleep. Following the doctors’ advice, Akash kept his brother awake by splashing water on him and slapping his cheeks more than 150 times while continuously monitoring his condition.Dr Sher Singh said five doses of anti-venom are generally administered in cases of snakebite. However, Arun showed severe effects of the venom, so a total of 15 anti-venom doses were administered within two hours.The family thanked the doctors and the medical store owner for helping save Arun’s life.- Ends(With inputs from Prashant Pathak)Published On: Aug 18, 2026 11:46 IST