Venom, Cobras and India’s Snakebite Problem | Sumanth Bindhumadhav | Cyrus Says
Why are Indians so afraid of snakes and how much of what we believe is completely wrong?
On this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha speaks with animal welfare and snake conservation advocate Sumanth Bindhumadhav about snake behaviour, snakebite prevention and the misinformation surrounding reptiles in India.
Sumanth explains the difference between venomous and poisonous animals, introduces India’s “Big Four” medically significant snakes and reveals why a cobra’s hood is usually a sign of fear, not aggression. He also shares the correct response to a snakebite…
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