Bihar Snakebite Initiative - BSI

03/09/2026

Why an Indian Cobra spread its hood. Read the full story here.

Why does the Indian cobra spread its hood? Here's what this dramatic defensive display means!

01/09/2026

https://www.popsci.com/environment/why-snake-embryos-coil-right/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6a95a50e2928680001b5bf1a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUECp9jbGNrBQQJrnBkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEe1Z3V7lPMJOyk7fMRCC_7DIV-R20jEKnl8OD-w4ryQvZis3SePsqU9heec9c_aem_1PJlWxVdqPgyEhhQg0IXjQ

A 'pillar of gut' is the key.

03/06/2026

Scientists discover hidden snake diversity of Himalayan pit viper in Pakistani mountains

PESHAWAR, May 29 (APP):An international team of researchers studying snakes in Himalaya, Hindu Kush and nearby mountain areas have discovered that a venomous

08/11/2025

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16/08/2025

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/up-shocker-15-year-old-survives-cobra-bite-after-76-anti-venom-shots/articleshow/123328343.cms?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMNBWRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHu3CXTQKjSr2Q4meF6v-7Emmd9Qo_Taw1xCFh25hKK6oJDYWshXPp7u0IMjw_aem_9VYmY1ASo6x6ClQMzJuqng

In Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj, a 15-year-old boy named Karan miraculously survived a cobra bite after receiving 76 anti-snake venom injections within two

05/08/2025

Teachers set to become first responders in snake encounters in Kerala’s schools - The Hindu

Teachers in Kerala receive specialized snake rescue training to prevent snake encounters on school campuses and ensure student safety.

29/06/2025

https://thebetterindia.com/456901/kerala-to-name-indian-rat-snake-as-state-reptile-for-conservation/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLNw1dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHh1e9v7d6fyNvVbLES08FL8MPwrJtYG-f9jFB-L9mPRawzpBP1qwQDTR1kaQ_aem_hcSO-PMmtsgFxPVqLn-64w

It’s not venomous, not rare, and not flashy. But it might just be one of Kerala’s most important wild neighbours. Could naming it the state reptile help us finally see it with respect?

16/06/2025

The State Board for Wildlife, which will meet next week, will consider a proposal for notifying the snake, also known as Manja Chera and Karinchera as the official reptile

Indian Rat Snake, the Official Reptile of Kerala, plays a crucial role in controlling rodent population and snake conservation.

12/06/2025

Scientists believe the snakes didn’t just accidentally wander into these areas. Rising temperatures in Nepal’s hills and mountains are likely pushing these snakes to move upward into new habitats.

9 deadly king cobras and a monocled cobra were recently found near Kathmandu, raising alarms about climate change as these tropical snakes move into Nepals cooler, mountainous regions.

12/06/2025

Battle to eradicate invasive pythons in Florida achieves stunning milestone.

A startling milestone has been reached in Florida's war against the invasive Burmese pythons eating their way across the Everglades.