Snakes as friend, not a enemy

1. Snakes : A friend, not a enemy
Presented By
Arijit Bhowmik

2. 2950 known species are the in the world
Snakes
Venomous
Non venomous

3. Top 10 Most Venomous Snakes
Rattlesnake Death Adder Vipers
Philippine Cobra Tiger Snake Black Mamba
Taipan Blue Krait Eastern Brown Snake

4. Fierce Snake or Inland Taipan

5. Ancient connection of snakes with human
In Egypt In China In India
In Greece In christianity

6. What Are the Importance of Snakes in the Ecosystem?
• Carnivores
• Natural Pest Control
• Snakes as Prey
• Death in the Ecosystem

7. THREATS TO SNAKES
Habitat destruction and Confrontation with human are
two of the main threats faced by snake species.

8. Steve Irwin

9. Romulus Whitaker

10. Collection of snake venom

11. Snake village in India
Choto pashla, Bardwan, West bengal

12. In summary…….
• Try to avoid snakes and their habitats.
• If you are bitten by a snake don’t go to a ozha, go to the
near by hospital and take proper anti-venom.
• Don’t panic by seeing a snake or don’t kill it
unnecessarily. Remember, they are important part of our
ecosystem.
• Help to increase their population by spreading
awareness about them.