Superstitions and misconceptions about snake bites
- Common misconceptions about snake bites
- Superstitions about snakes
- Misinformation about snakes
The common superstition about snakes |
Snakes are reptiles. It is one of the amphibians. There are two types of snakes, non-venomous snakes and venomous snakes. Poisonous snakes contain neurotoxins. If snake venom enters the body, it can lead to death. There are many superstitions in the society about snakes and snake venom. One of the reasons is religious blind faith and all the funny stories. In many religions, snakes are considered as goddesses. Snakes are worshiped in many societies. There are various theories and information about snakes in the society. Our discussion today is about all such erroneous and common superstitions.
Common misconceptions and misconceptions about snakes:
- 1. Some societies in South Asia think that gems are found on the head of a snake. In fact, this is not true. No one saw the gem on the snake's head. No one has found the gem till today. Snakes are abominable creatures that cannot wear ornaments like humans.
- 2. It is common in society that snakes have two ears. In fact, snakes do not have ears. The snake listens with its tongue. The snake repeatedly sticks out its tongue to hear the sound. So it is a misconception that snakes have ears.
- 3. Many societies think that snakes eat food like humans. Some people think that snakes eat milk. In fact, snakes do not eat anything milk or food. Snake cheeks are not like human. Snake teeth are not like humans. Snakes do not lick milk with their tongues. The main food of snakes is insects, rats, frogs and small animals.
- 4. Many people think that snake teeth contain snake venom. This is a misconception. Snake venom stays in the venom sac of the snake. From there the poison comes out with the teeth.
- 5. Many people think that if you kill a snake, the companion of the snake will not leave you behind. Find out and bite. In fact, it is a misconception. Snake's memory is very weak. And snakes are afraid of people. So the snake remembers nothing. It doesn’t find people then bite.
- 6. Many people think that snakes come when you play the flute. Snakes dance to the tune of flute. In fact, these are misconceptions. The snake is scared. Fear of human movement. Afraid to hear the sound. As a result, it keeps a watchful eye, noticing the movement of the flute. So it seems that the snake is dancing to the tune of flute. Basically, snakes never dance.
- 7. Many people think that one eye of a snake is blind, a snake can never see with one eye. This is a misconception. However, the snake's vision is less. Snakes see less in daylight. Snakes see more in the night light. Snakes see more at night than night vision goggles. So one eye of the snake is blind which is a misinformation.
- 8. Many people think that Ojha or Gunin can cure patients. This is a misconception. Basically, magic can't bring down poison. Ojha heals a patient whose body has never been poisoned. No one can cure a snakebite patient except a doctor. So Ojha can never bring down poison.
- 9. Many people think that snakes can take the form of anyone. Which is a misconception. There is no such thing as a wish-fulfilling snake. However, the skin color of the snake is mixed. Skin color can be mixed with where the snake lives.
- 10. Many people think that if someone catches a snake and bites it, then the patient bitten by the snake is cured. Which is a misconception. Rather it is dangerous to catch snakes. Snake bites are risky. So this is a false and erroneous idea.
- 11. Many fishermen think that snakes bite more. Which is actually a misconception. Most fishermen usually fish at night. On the other hand, snakes go out to catch prey at night. As a result, snakes bite them. However, it is a misconception that snakes only bite more the fishermen. When scared, the snake can bite anyone it finds in front of it.
- 12. Many people think that if a snake-bitten patient is floated on a raft, he will recover. This is a superstition. Inverted floating conditions cannot be treated and the patient is at risk of death. So these things should not be done at all.
- 13. If a snake bites, if the rope is tied tightly, the venom will not spread quickly. Which is a misinformation. Blood cannot circulate if it is tightly bound. The hands or feet become numb. There is a risk of being crippled. So it should never be a strong obstacle. Many physicians forbid binding with anything.
- 14. Only poisonous snake bites can cause death. The idea is wrong. Non-venomous snakes often bite to death. Fear causes heart attack. Then the patient dies of a heart attack.
- 15. Many people think that snakes have legs. Which is a misconception. The snake has no legs. The snake walks with mass on its chest. The folds of skin on its chest help the snake to walk.
- 16. Many people think that snakes like the smell of flowers. In fact, the snake's sense of smell is weak. The snake does not smell like flowers. Insects come to eat flower honey. And snakes come to eat insects. So snakes come with the scent of flowers, it is a misconception.
- 17. Many people think that cutting the wound with a blade reduces poisoning. Which is a misconception. When the wound is cut with a blade, the poison spreads. Which increases the risk of death.
- 18. Many people think that the venom of small snakes is less. Which is a misinformation. All snake bites, large and small, can cause death. So if you are bitten by a snake, you have to go to the hospital immediately.
Accurate information about snakes:
Snakes are our natural resource. If you don't bother, the snake won't bite. Snake bites in fear or pain. Snakes are wild animals. Likes to stay in the forest. Like other wild animals, they are afraid of humans. They want to stay away from people. Snakes must be saved without being killed. Snakes eat insects to save crops. The role of snakes in the life cycle is extensive. Not superstition, we should have the right idea about snakes.
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