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Deadly Snake Incidents in America
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Provides structured, factual information regarding deaths resulting from snake encounters throughout the US. The initial data was collected via web scraping from Wikipedia and subsequently augmented with precise latitude and longitude markers. This allows researchers and analysts to accurately map fatal events and study patterns relating to species distribution and demographic risk factors across the country.
Columns
- Name, Age, Gender: Recorded personal information of the victim, if those details are available.
- Date: The exact date the fatal snake bite occurred.
- Species: Identification of the known or suspected snake species involved in the fatality (Rattlesnakes are frequently represented).
- Location: The specific region, city, or state where the incident took place.
- Latitude: The calculated geographical coordinate (north-south) for the location of the bite incident, ranging from 26.3 to 47.4.
- Longitude: The calculated geographical coordinate (east-west) for the location of the bite incident, ranging from -118 to -71.7.
Distribution
The data is supplied in a CSV file format, named
snake_bites.csv, with a file size of 9.99 kB. The current structure includes 6 columns and features 82 distinct records or rows.Usage
Ideal applications include detailed geographical mapping of fatal animal encounters, conducting public health studies to identify high-risk US areas, and supporting biological research focused on the impact of venomous species. The data is also suited for educational purposes concerning risk mitigation strategies.
Coverage
The geographic scope is limited to incidents occurring within the United States. Data coverage includes personal demographic details (name, age, gender) where known, and records the specific date of each fatal incident.
License
CC BY-SA 3.0
Who Can Use It
The dataset is intended for Public Health Officials seeking to analyse regional danger zones, Data Scientists interested in performing spatial correlation analyses, and Researchers or Biologists studying the epidemiological impact of US snakes. It is suitable for those new to data analysis.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Fatal Snakebite Records
- Deadly Snake Incidents in America
- United States Snake Fatality Data
- Venomous Snake Death Tracker (US)
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Original Data Source: Deadly Snake Incidents in America
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