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Articles tagged under: Snake
Snake Rescuer Survives Cobra Bite in North Gujarat; What Is a Non-Venomous Dry Bite?
April 07, 2026Himmmatnagar: A snake rescue operation in North Gujarat turned unusual after locally popular and highly-experienced and skillful rescuer Pradip Patel was bitten by a cobra while handling the reptile. Patel, who runs social media channels under the name Sarpmitra Pradip Patel, later shared a video of the incident online. Fortunately, he escaped unharmed as the bite turned out to be a “dry bite,” meaning no venom was injected. The video clearly captures the moment of the bite, but the circu...Read More
Gujarat to get its own Region-Specific Antivenom to curb Snakebite deaths
February 22, 2026
Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government is set to get its own region-specific antivenom to reduce snakebite-related deaths in the state. The government has established the Snake Research Institute (SRI) in Dharampur town of Valsad district, which is playing a key role in developing effective antivenom for snakebite patients. The institute recently conducted an e-auction of lyophilized (powdered) snake venom from four major venomous snake species found in Gujarat: Indian Cobra, Common Krait, Russell...Read More
