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Moh. Saleem "The Snake Catcher "

    Welcome to world of Moh. Saleem "The snake Catcher" Commonly known as "Saleem Saap wale" (सलीम साँप वाले) in Bhopal  Moh. Saleem has been serving the society since last 20 years he has caught more than 30,000 snakes of different types (cobra ,Russell wiper, python, red snake), he tries to eradicate superstitions and myths associated with snakes. moreover he doesn't charge anything for catching snakes in residential areas and neither in the treatment of person who has been bitten by snakes. he leaves the snakes in the jungles of Budhni, Matkuli (M.P.) every week end.

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About Snake

Snakes have generated more fear and misunderstanding than any other group of animals. And psychologists have proven that a fear of snakes is acquired; we are not born with it. Once people learn some of the interesting facts about snakes and discover that most of them are harmless and beneficial, their aversion may diminish. With patience and understanding, almost anyone can overcome a dread of snakes and actually enjoy studying them. One thing is certain—even people with a well-developed fear of snakes are curious about them.

Snakes are members of the Class Reptilia, a group that also includes turtles, alligators, crocodiles and lizards. Snakes and lizards are similar in many ways, but there are some important differences. A clear, non-movable scale covers the eyes of all snakes, whereas most lizards have moveable eyelids. Most lizards have legs, but some are legless. The slender glass lizard, which lives in the southern half of Missouri, is an example; it looks like a snake because it has no legs, but like all our lizards, the slender glass lizard has moveable eyelids and external ear openings, both of which are lacking in snakes. In addition, lizards have a pair of lungs, while most snakes have an elongated right lung and either no left lung or only a rudimentary one.

Facts on Snakebites

Few people in Missouri suffer venomous snakebites, despite the fact that there are five venomous species and at least one of them—the copperhead—is commonly encountered. Most bites occur when people are trying to kill or handle the snakes. About 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. Fewer than five die, which amounts to a fraction of one percent. By comparison, about 120 people die annually from bee stings and 150 die when struck by lightning. Encounters with venomous snakes can be prevented if you follow these simple rules:

1. Stay away from areas where there may be a concentration of venomous snakes, such as swamps, marshes and bluffs.

2. Wear protective footwear in areas where there are likely to be snakes. Thick leather or rubber boots or hightop hiking shoes will protect feet, ankles and lower legs.

3. Never place your hands under rocks or logs; do not step over rocks or logs. Step on them first, then over.

4. Step lively when hiking. Look the ground over, particularly around large rocks or logs, when you stop to stand or sit.

5. Wear rubber boots when fishing in streams that may harbor the venomous cottonmouth. If a cottonmouth falls in your canoe or boat, don’t panic—get to shore and flip the snake out with a paddle, net or fishing rod. Trying to kill the snake in the boat may cause the snake to bite you or cause you to fall into the water.

6. Avoid any snake you cannot identify. For current information on snakebite first-aid, contact your nearest American Red Cross.

7. In the event of a venomous snakebite, seek medical attention immediately!

A Snake means death! It is amazing to find such foolish and utterly absurd notions and many more about this misjudged creature. Compelling folklores, stories, myths and legends have us convinced.
For instance it is totally erroneous to believe that snake bites can be cured by mantras, tantriks, magic spells, roots and herbs etc. It is a sad truth that in our country about 25,000 people die annually playing fools to such beliefs and not resorting to proper medical help? .cobra, viper, s. viper and s.s. viper. In the cobra family, king cobra, black cobra and ordinary cobra are all poisonous. watch National Geographic and Discovery channels.
 

Magic and faith are the only cures for snake bite!

Snake bites are cured only when timely treatment is rendered to the patient. Mantriks casting spells, using snake stones to suck out the venom, Naagveli, kinds of oil, ash etc. are all futile. The snake stone is merely a benzoic or a gall stone, and has no effect on the venomous bite. These are all just ways of cashing in on a superstitious people's ignorance.
 

Snakes are revengeful!

There is absolutely no scientific basis to this absurd notion. A snake's primitive brain is not developed to the extent of retaining memory.
 

Snakes are guardians of wealth!

This is a common misbelief. Old crumbling houses, 'wadas' are ideal for snakes as they find plenty of hiding places together with rats and mice. In the days of yore, people often buried their wealth and it could be a possibility that a snake and the hidden wealth were unearthed together, giving this impression.
 

Old snakes have hair on them!

Hair does not grow on snakes. Periodically snakes shed their skin (called moulting) and if some dead skin remains, it may appear like hair. Sometimes some snake charmers even stick hair onto the snake's head.
 

Snakes hypnotize!

This is believed to be so because snakes stare fixedly as they do not have eyelids and cannot blink.
 

Snakes sway to the music of the flute!

This misbelieve has been strengthened by our ever popular and ludicrous Hindi films. Snakes cannot hear. While playing the flute, the snake charmer sways the snake and the snake moves to the swaying movement. It is the natural instinct of the snake to keep a close track of any moving object which appears threatening to it.
 

Cobras, particularly the King Cobras wear a Nagmani that makes one a millionaire!

This belief is totally unfounded and if it were true then all the snake charmers would have become millionaires overnight.
 

Snakes suck milk from the udders of cows by coiling around their legs!

This is not true. Milk is not part of a snake's natural diet. It may be so that a cow may temporarily stop producing milk owing to the fright on seeing a snake and some cowherd may have associated this with the sight of a snake in the cow's shed to give rise to this myth.
 

Sand Boa bites cause Leprosy!

The blotches on the skin of the sand boa may have given rise to this notion.
 

A Green Tree Snake pierces a man's head with its pointed head!

The pointed head is in fact as soft as rubber.
 

Snakes like the sweet pungent smell of the 'Kevada' or the 'RaatRani'!

All these are utterly baseless statements.
 

In fact, snakes cannot crawl over smooth surfaces like glass. Thick bodied snakes like the python cannot climb well, however other snakes are good climbers.
 

Apart from these, various other myths distort our perception of the truth. Like snakes are slimy; or that pregnant women loose their eyesight if they see a snake; or that snakes hold their own tail in their mouth, form a coil and chase people; snakes use their tails as whips; or that pythons suck their prey from a distance; these beliefs are unfounded and lead to the unnecessary killing of snakes.
 

Many of our old traditions respect flora and fauna. These sacred traditions had a meaning and were observed thoughtfully. For example, worshipping the banyan tree during 'vata poornima', or worshipping bullocks. But somewhere down the line, these traditions lost their meaning and became plain ceremonies and rituals. The very next day after worshipping the bullocks we are cruel to them or we cut down the beautiful banyan tree that we worshipped!
 

Similarly, Nag Panchami is celebrated with fervor. We perform a puja, pay obeisance to the snake only for that day and the next day if it crosses our path we are scared to death and kill it.
 

Due to lack of proper information, misbelieves and fears, many important species of flora and fauna have become extinct. Consequently, disturbing the natural cycle of coexistence.
 

Rampant killing of the snake has led to enormous increase in the number of rodents, which in turn destroy the food grain. Records indicate that about 26% of food grain produced in the country every year gets destroyed due to rodents. The number is likely to increase if the number of snakes continues to decrease at today's pace.
 

Legal restrictions can control the destruction to some extent. The Wild Life Protection Act of 1972 passed by the Government of India has included all Indian snakes in the list of animals to be protected from being killed. The Act although bans sale of items made from snake skin. Exceptional import licenses are issued, but strictly for scientific purposes.

Snakes will continue to be killed until we all learn to observe these rules. snakes are an important part of the natural food chain and play an important role in the balance of nature. As an example, snakes are helpful in reducing populations of destructive rodents and, in turn, are prey to such wildlife as hawks, great blue herons, otters and game fish. Overall, snakes are a fascinating part of the natural world in which we live.

So Let's Live and Let Live

 जियो और जीने दो 

/Updated on: Saturday, 19 July 2008

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