A 15-year-old boy from Chemogoch Village in Bomet County is recovering at Litein Mission Hospital after a bizarre and life-threatening episode of consuming a raw snake. The unusual incident has left villagers, family members, and medical staff bewildered.
The Shocking Sequence of Events
The ordeal began on Saturday evening when the teenager, who works as a traditional beer vendor, reportedly brought home a green snake killed by some of his customers. His mother, Emmy Ruto, was stunned to find the dead snake in his pocket.
“He said, ‘Mother, wait, let me show you,’ and then I screamed. He ran off to the stream, ate the whole snake, and drank some water,” Emmy recounted.
Shortly after consuming the snake, the boy began showing signs of distress. Witnesses initially believed he had been bitten by the snake. Villagers quickly intervened, restraining him and rushing him to a nearby dispensary.
Critical Medical Intervention
As the boy’s condition worsened, he was transferred to Litein Mission Hospital and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). After receiving intensive treatment, his condition stabilized.
Dr. Valentine Mbithi, a physician at Litein Mission Hospital, described the case as extraordinary:
“This is an extremely rare case. We’ve never encountered anything like this before. Thankfully, he has responded well to treatment and is now recovering in the High Dependency Unit (HDU) after being discharged from ICU.”
Community in Shock
The incident has caused a stir in Chemogoch Village, with residents speculating on the motives behind the teenager’s actions. Some have expressed concern over the mental well-being of the young man, while others are puzzled by what prompted him to consume the raw snake.
The family, still reeling from the incident, is grateful for the medical team’s swift intervention that saved the boy’s life.
As the boy continues to recover, the village remains abuzz with discussions about the unusual event, hoping no similar incidents occur in the future.
