Snake charmers / myLot

this is 5 hooded snake - this snake has 5 hoods, it was seen on road side

By Professor2010

@Professor2010 (20162)

India

August 2, 2012 8:05am CST

In my state of Orissa there are some villages where the inhabitants are snake charmers by profession since ages. They keep snakes in baskets made from bamboo; carry them from door to door; they make the snakes to dance in tune with kind of flute known as ‘veen’. [b]It is known that snakes can’t hear directly but through the vibrations in ground; the move the head as if dancing seeing the movement of hands and the flute of the snake charmer. [/b] [b]Snakes are beautiful creature; normally they don’t bite; if they bite it is for self-defense; if one disturbs them or steps over them. One can distinguish poisonous and nonpoisonous snakes from shape of the tail. [/b] [b]Do you have snake charmers at your place? Are you afraid of snakes?[/b] [b]See the picture of the 5 hooded snake I saw few months ago on road side, it looks so nice, people are looking at him. Please comment on this story and share your opinion. Thanks in advance.[/b] Prof. Bhuwan

August 2nd 2012.

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5 responses

Shavkat

@Shavkat (139937)

• Philippines

30 Aug 12

I hate snakes, it represents the serpent in the forbidden tree. The serpent created temptation to eat the forbidden fruit by Adam and Eve.

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@Professor2010 (20162)

• India

19 Jan 13

Thanks for the information friend, i am sorry for late commenting

devijay78

@devijay78 (1573)

• India

4 Aug 12

Don't tell me that you saw this in person! I am in awe! Did you not get scared looking at a five hooded snake? Yes, I know a little about snakes but not to the extent of differentiating between poisonous and non-poisonous ones. I just know that they generally do not bite and if they do, they do it in self defence and only when they feel threatened. Moreover, a snake which has had its meal would not attack anyone since its belly is full and it would look for a nice cool place to hide. I wonder how this snake eats

. It would be difficult as it is with one head to prey upon small animals. With five heads fighting with one another for food, it is a wonder this one managed to stay alive to become so big. Guess it has figured out a way to satisfy itself, don't you think?

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Professor2010

@Professor2010 (20162)

• India

19 Jan 13

Yes i saw it dear, to know how it eats, needs long observation, Thanks for response, i am sorry for late commenting

buchi_bulla

@Buchi_bulla (8298)

• India

3 Aug 12

I too hear that snakes on their own do not bite. My sister's place is filled with snakes and it is a common sight to see them going here and there and they are not afraid of them and till now no one is bit by them. The photograph you uploaded is very interesting and I commented on that too.

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Professor2010

@Professor2010 (20162)

• India

19 Jan 13

Swarnaji, namastey, i am in Hyderabad now, can we meet? Is your sister afraid of them? Thanks for response and comment on photo., i am sorry for late commenting

silverfox09

@silverfox09 (4708)

• United States

3 Aug 12

I see this on television but never come across such things . I am afraid of worms and snake is a giant worm I dont want around me at all . I dont think snakes are beautiful they look evil in my book . If I could let any animal go into extension it wold be snakes . Some people eat them I would never . I dont like creatures that crawl , In the country I am We have snakes but small one I hate them also , they always trying to come in your house and if they do they will bite you if you try to get them out .

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Professor2010

@Professor2010 (20162)

• India

19 Jan 13

lol many are afraid of snakes, but all snakes are not poisonous.. Thanks for response, i am sorry for late commenting