Karauli: There are about 300 species of poisonous snakes found in India, whose name sends shivers down the spines of people. There are many species of snakes which are so dangerous that if a snake of this species bites a human even once, the human can die within a few hours. But there is a snake that comes out in houses and fields every day, which looks as dangerous as other poisonous snakes, but its poison is not fatal for humans.
We are talking about the Rat Snake, the most commonly found snake in India. Which looks more dangerous than the Indian Cobra. But in reality this snake, which is seen every day, does not pose any threat to humans. Especially it is said to be a deadly enemy of rats. This snake of Red Snake species is also found extensively in Rajasthan. In the local language of Rajasthan, the village people call this snake by the name of yellow snake. This snake is also called a friend especially of farmers.
The mortal enemy of rats is:
Local 18 has also talked to Sarpamitra snake catcher Ravi Meena about this snake. He has told that the rat snake is known by many names. At some places people know it as Ghoda Pachaad and at other places people know it as Dhaman. He tells that in our rural areas people call this yellow snake in the local language. It is also called the friend of farmers. This is because the rat snake eats rats as food.
Snake catcher Ravi says that a rat snake eats 15 to 25 rats in a day and also digests them. That is why it is called the friend of farmers. Because the rat snake gets lost in the rats that destroy the farmers’ crops. He says that this species of snake is also very good for the environment.
Snake catcher Ravi says that the biggest specialty of the rat snake is that this snake even takes Asia’s most poisonous snake, the common krait, alive as its food. And also digests it easily. He tells that this snake does not pose a threat to human life but this snake provides many benefits to us. Therefore, it should not be killed and being a friend of farmers, it should be protected as much as possible. So that people can avoid dangerous snakes like common krait. And the environmental balance should also be maintained.
There is not even 1% poison in it
Snake catcher Ravi Meena says that the amount of poison in this species of snake is not even one percent. Even if this snake bites a person, due to the presence of bacteria in it, a minor infection can definitely spread in the body. Sarpamitra Ravi tells that after being bitten by this snake, a person needs only one injection of virus. Therefore, in case of a rat snake bite, one must go to the nearest hospital and get an injection of the virus.
This snake is up to 9 feet long, completely yellow in color
According to snake catcher Ravi Meena, the maximum length of Rat snake in India is approximately 9 feet. This snake is completely yellow in color, although due to hormones its color can also become slightly black. This snake is without a hood and has a very thin mouth. Its body is chocolate colored from behind.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 27, 2024, 09:27 IST