I am not sure if I have shared this with you all that The Snake Cell has suspended its snake rescue operation in this region, its been one year now. There have been many reasons, I can share some with you – one I have finished with my research, second the negative and discouraging attitude of people in this part of the country. Third one, there is a snake rescue effort organised by someone else who makes a livelihood out of it, I am very happy that it is supporting someone. I used to do it free, so to support the effort of his gentleman, I have stopped the rescue of snakes now. The Snake Cell has remained self-funded for 13 years for its operations. It will continue to educate people about the snakes and snakebite, which has been the main mission eversince its inception. I have never been in favour of getting it a tag of an NGO, most of you know what most NGOs are doing in India.
The Snake Cell has significant achievements to its credit in these 13 years. And not interested to be decorated with any rewards and awards for its work. We do it for our own satisfaction and happiness, which has no price tag. First achievement, it brought a serious change in the attitude of the press about snakes and snake related stories in this region at least. Before the Snake Cell, the press in the region had only spicy, scary and baseless stories to write about snakes and it made humans despise snakes more. Now, they all do fruitful stories, almost every major newspaper writes one or two serious articles about snakes every season, which are useful for people to understand these wonderful creatures. No one can deny this claim of bringing such a great change, now press will spread (ONLY) good words about snakes and snakebite.
In personal capacity and as team leader of the Snake Cell, I shall continue to spread good things about snakes and their beauty through my humble effort of snake photography. I feel that a good snake photograph does help in bridging the gap between humans and snakes. I am trying hard to do some good photos, I am sure with time and practice, this skill shall be honed well and I'll bring out some meaningful photos.
Undoubtedly, the Snake Cell has added a new chapter in the natural history scenario of the region.
INFO ABOUT THIS PHOTO:
Name of the Snake : Striped Keelback (baby). Rescued from a house.
Photographed under Elinchrome Strobes. Softbox, snoot, grid were used.
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