Mangaluru: Gururaj Sanil exhaustively detailed newskarnataka.com throughout his life’s experience all about related to the snakes and Cobras.
He is working as a snake rescuer for 27 years and does not charge any amount of rescuing snakes. However, he charges minimal transportation amount from the residents if they want him personally to place any snake at the forest area.
Below are some key points and facts about the species of snakes that he shared with us:
Difference between ‘naag’ and ‘saap’
A snake is called a ‘saap’ while King cobra or Common Cobra is known as ‘naag’ according to Sanil. Besides, King Cobra and Common Cobra are worshipped across the state especially in Dakshina Kannada District.
Is the King Cobra species endangered?
According to Sanil, while people claim that King Cobra is an endangered species, it is not so. The required count is still available. However, he feels that, as many people are constructing resorts in and encroaching on forest areas, the count of these species of snakes will also come down.”
Why are snakes found near Sandalwood and Champa trees?
It is common knowledge that many people are scared of going near Sandalwood and Champa trees because of the fear of snakes. Sanil explains that birds and other small animals are often attracted towards these trees due to their natural fragrance and snakes are found there waiting for their prey.
Interesting facts:
Snakes are only carnivorous, they eat only meat.
Snakes do not have ears, an organ called Jacobson’s organ help snakes to identify particles through their forked tongue.
Also, snakes do not dance on tune of a snake charmer; they simply move their hood with their music instrument.
70 percent of snakes bite on below the waist and on foot, while 30 percent snakes bite above the waist.
Snakes are cold-blooded creatures, do not like the cold and cannot control their own body temperature.
Gangrene can cause if a Cobra or Russell wiper bites. However, gangrene possibility is less, if less venom is injected.
Anti-snake venom is the only medicine in the allopathy. Besides, allopathic treatment is considered best for a snake bite.
Snakes do not inject all its venom to any one prey; they preserve venom and can bite four to five of their enemies.
Sanil provides 24-hour service and one can approach him at +91-9845083869
