Snake charming is literally snake harming.

It is a must that these people are properly taken care and provided alternate livelihood. That's where the governments and NGOs have repeatedly failed. If proper alternate livelihood is provided, these people are sure to shun snake capturing.

Herpatalogists claim that milking a snake is not harmful and that the milked snake will reclaim venom in a day or two. If passionate these charmers can be useful for capturing and milking if properly trained. Herpatology in India is non-existent with only a handful of professionals. Tropical country like India with pre-dominance in agriculture should have more professionals to guide the people, create awareness and influence government to stock all rural heath centres with species-wise anti-serum. Anti-serum is the only known cure for snake bites (atleast for modern civilization).

It is obvious that if proper awareness is created and rural heath centres are stocked with anti-venum, the fatalities could be significantly reduced. Snakes are part of our culture and tradition. They are the backbone for good agriculture and certainly they need better treatment and protection.

Thanks for sharing.