Spider is at the top of the ranking of accidents in Juiz de Fora, file photo Ben-hur Gomes/Vc at TG Juiz de Fora recorded, on average, around two accidents per day with venomous animals between January and June 11, 2026. In total, there were 325 occurrences in the period, according to data from the Health Surveillance Portal of the State Department of Health of Minas Gerais (SES-MG). Spiders were responsible for the largest number of occurrences, with 118 cases, followed by scorpions (53) and snakes (16). In 104 cases, the causative animal was not identified. See the graph below: ? Click here to follow the g1 Zona da Mata channel on WhatsApp Parts of the body most affected In relation to the location of the bites, the feet were the region of the body most affected, with 84 occurrences. The data also shows that 11.69% of accidents were related to work activities, while 85.54% were not related to professional activity. The age group between 50 and 59 years old had the highest number of incidents, with 61 cases. Among children and adolescents aged 1 to 19, 53 accidents were recorded. Cases have increased in recent years Accidents involving venomous animals in Juiz de Fora have increased in recent years. In 2024, 460 cases were recorded. In 2025, the total reached 643 occurrences, the highest in the recent series. By June 11, 2026, the city had already recorded 325 accidents, equivalent to just over half of the total recorded in the entire previous year. How to avoid accidents with venomous animals? According to the Fire Department, some simple measures help reduce the risk of accidents: Be careful when putting on shoes, boots and gloves, checking the inside before using them; When cleaning land, yards and gardens, wear closed shoes and protective gloves; Avoid handling venomous animals, even if they appear dead or harmless; When you encounter a venomous animal, do not attempt to capture it. Call the Fire Department by calling 193 so that the removal can be carried out safely. What to do in case of a bite? If there is a bite, the advice is: Seek medical attention immediately or call the Fire Department (193) or Samu (192), if necessary; If it is possible to take a photo of the animal to assist with identification during medical care; Do not attempt to capture or kill the animal. READ ALSO: Juiz de Fora has more than 430 accidents with venomous animals in 2023 Spiders and scorpions lead the ranking of accidents with venomous animals in Juiz de Fora WATCH: Firefighters warn of an increase in venomous animals; find out what to do Firefighters warn of an increase in venomous animals in the heat; know what to do VIDEOS: see everything about Zona da Mata and Campos das Vertentes