Myths on Snakes in India

  Snake Behavior            After a natural disaster, Heavy Prolong Rain, snakes may have been forced from their natural habitats and move into areas where they would not normally be seen or expected. When you return to your home, be cautious of snakes that may have sought shelter in your home. If you see a snake in your home, immediately call the animal control agency in your county. How to Prevent Snake Bites Be aware of snakes that may be swimming in the water to get to higher ground and those that may be hiding under debris or other objects. If you see a snake, back away from it slowly and do not touch it. Signs of Snake Bites If you have to walk in high water, you may feel a bite, but not know that you were bitten by a snake. You may think it is another kind of bite or scratch. Pay attention to the following snake bite signs. Depending on the type of snake, the signs and symptoms may include: A pair of puncture marks at the wound Redness and swellin

Snake Safety Guidelines: Summary Once you have made a realistic assessment of danger and determined that there is a need for intervention, you need to safely move or contain the animal in a way that minimizes risks to officers and bystanders. In some cases you may have the option of calling in a local snake expert who can dispatch the closest licensed volunteer to the scene, but in other cases you will have to deal with the problem yourself. It is important to not to over-react or under-react, but to calmly gain control of the situation. Keep your cool, move slowly and deliberately and keep safety risks minimized by not causing the snake pain, because an injured animal is always a much more dangerous animal. Use long tools or professional snake handling tools to extend your reach. Realistic assessment of danger - In many cases there is no need for officer intervention. Factors to consider are whether the snake is harmless or venomous, native or an esc