Shravasti. A surprising case has come to light from Shravasti district of Uttar Pradesh. Here a snake master, who caught poisonous snakes and released them at safe places, was bitten by a cobra himself. This incident is said to have happened last Saturday. After the snake bite, Snake Master’s health suddenly started deteriorating. Seeing his condition becoming serious, the family got scared and hurriedly took him to the Community Health Center, Ikauna. Where his condition is said to be critical. There is an atmosphere of discussion in the entire area after the incident. People are surprised that a person with experience in catching snakes himself became a victim of a poisonous cobra.
Accident happened while catching snake
According to the information received, the snake master living in Shravasti district has been working for a long time by catching snakes and releasing them at safe places. He used to catch snakes coming out of people’s homes and surrounding areas and release them at safe places away from the population.
It is being told that he was bitten by a poisonous cobra on Saturday. However, detailed information about the circumstances under which the cobra bit and what it was doing at the time of the incident has not been revealed yet. After the snake bite, his condition started deteriorating, after which his family took him to the hospital.
As soon as the condition worsened, the family took them to the hospital.
After being bitten by a cobra, Snake Master’s health started deteriorating. Seeing the seriousness of the situation, the family members took him to Community Health Center Ikauna without any delay.
His condition in the hospital is said to be serious. However, detailed official information regarding the patient’s current health condition, treatment and further referral to a major hospital is not available.
This incident has once again drawn attention to the danger of poisonous snakes and the precautions to be taken while handling them.
Even the experience of catching snakes did not help
There is a lot of discussion among the local people about this incident with Snake Master. Usually, people who catch snakes are aware of their behavior and activities. They work to catch snakes and release them in safe places, so that both humans and wildlife are not harmed.
But despite having experience in catching snakes, the danger does not disappear completely. Even minor mistakes can lead to serious consequences, especially when coming into contact with a venomous snake like a cobra.
This is why experts recommend that snake catching should only be done by trained and authorized rescue workers. Attempting to catch a snake without adequate training and safety equipment can prove fatal.
The incident became a topic of discussion in the area
After this incident in Shravasti, concern is being expressed at the local level about the condition of the snake master. The person who brought relief to people by catching a snake and himself reached the hospital after being bitten by a cobra, has become a topic of discussion among the people.
Incidents of snake coming out often occur in rural areas. The sight of snakes in fields, houses, warehouses and other places creates an atmosphere of fear among people. In such circumstances, many times the help of local snake catchers is taken.
However, there is always a risk while catching a snake. The snake may attack suddenly in self-defence. Therefore one should not try to go near it or touch it.
How dangerous is cobra venom?
Cobra is one of the major poisonous snakes found in India. Its poison contains toxic elements which can affect the nervous system of the body. In severe cases, symptoms like difficulty in breathing, muscle weakness and paralysis may occur.
It is very important to get immediate medical treatment in case of cobra bite. Timely administration of antivenom and necessary supportive treatment increases the patient’s chances of survival.
According to medical experts, in case of snake bite, one should immediately reach the hospital instead of relying on home remedies, exorcism or other unproven methods.
What to do and what not to do if bitten by a snake?
In case of snake bite, the victim should be kept calm and should be stopped from moving unnecessarily. It is important to keep the affected limb as still as possible. Rings, bracelets or other heavy jewelery should be removed as swelling may increase.
Cutting the wound, trying to suck out the poison, applying ice, or tying rope tightly to the affected part can be dangerous. Such measures can make the patient’s condition more serious.
One should not waste time attempting to catch or kill a snake. The most important step is to take the victim as soon as possible to a hospital where snakebite treatment is available.
Eyes fixed on Snake Master’s health
At present the condition of the snake master of Shravasti is said to be critical. The family took him to the Community Health Center Ikauna. Further official information regarding his health is awaited.
This incident has made it clear that dealing with poisonous snakes is an extremely risky task. Despite years of experience, ignoring security can prove costly. This incident in Shravasti is a warning to the people that if they see a snake, they should seek the help of a trained rescue team or forest department instead of catching it themselves.
