Snake bite: Man bites back, snake slips away silently

Man bitten by snake retaliates by biting snake thriceresulting in the death of the snake and the survival of the man. This incident reflects a local belief that such action can neutralize the venom.

Santosh Lohar, a labourer working at a railway construction site, was sleeping in his camp when he was bitten by a snake. Instead of panicking, the 35-year-old, driven by anger, grabbed the snake and bit it three times, eventually killing it. Santosh explained that in his village, it is believed that biting a snake twice can neutralise the venom.

The railway officials took Santosh to a nearby hospital for treatment. News of this unusual event spread and people gathered at the hospital to meet Santosh and hear his story. Many villagers speculated that the snake might not have been venomous, suggesting that if it had been, Santosh’s life would have been in grave danger.

“In my village, people believe that if you are bitten by a snake, you must bite it twice to neutralize the venom.”

The attending physician confirmed that Santosh was recovering and out of danger. He did not comment on the effectiveness of the biting method but assured that Santosh was receiving proper medical care.

The incident sparked curiosity and debate among locals, with some supporting the traditional belief and others questioning its validity. The story also drew attention to the diverse and sometimes unconventional methods used by communities to treat snakebites.

Santosh’s quick response and subsequent medical intervention ensured his survival, but the incident has left many questioning the efficacy of such traditional practices.

In related news, python disrupts soccer match in Chon Buri. A soccer player had an unexpected encounter with a large python at a stadium in Chon Buri, prompting a rescue team to capture the snake and its many eggs, which were posing a threat to children playing in the area.

Eastern Thailand NewsThailand News