Thursday, April 13, 2017

Snakes of Delhi



Video uploaded by Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha

While taking a walk or stroll in Sanjay Van or Udyan New Delhi we come across a board describing in details about the snakes found in Delhi particularly amidst the Aravalli Ranges. Non-poisonous snakes found are Common Blind Snakes,Red Sand Boa, Indian Rat Snake, Common Wolf Snake. Highly-poisonous snakes are Common Indian Karait, Common Indian Cobra, Saw Scaled Viper. This video clip "From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha" captures this useful piece of information for the viewers.

True Facts about snakes:

1. Snakes have poor hearing power & Cobras never dance on the hearing of the Snake charmer's pipe
2. Milk is not preferable diet for snakes
3. Snake diamond (Nagmani) is a myth
4. Snakes never take revenge or chase & bite. Green Vine snake never strikes at eyes
6. Only proper treatments can cure a venomous snake bite
7. Most snakes consume rats a preferable diet which is considered as pest for agricultural crops & Indian economy.

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