Gerry Martin is a well-known herpetologist who focuses on snake-human conflict in India’s rural landscape. VNP got 7 villagers trained in a snake management program at Gerry’s facility in Hunsur that included theory and practical lessons. Mr. Arjun Kapoor our trustee, also took part in the training. Snake bites kill over 50,000 people a year in India and local communities build hostility towards this animal as a result. This snake training program protects both human and animal as conflict situations are dealt with skill and responsibility. VNP is working towards equipping the local Primary Health Care center with polyvalent anti-venom and training locals in administering the same as first responders.
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