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CA Press: Afghani Healer Uses Scorpion, Snake Venoms

Aug 16, 2005 11:00 AM

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NBC 4 (Los Angeles, California) 16 August 05 Afghani Healer Uses Scorpion, Snake Venoms - Man Bitten, Stung Dozens Of Times
Parwan Province, Afghanistan: A self-styled healer in Afghanistan uses venom from snakes and scorpions for medicines.
The man says he can treat leprosy and other skin diseases and psychological problems with the venom he extracts.
He has been bitten and stung dozens of times by his charges, but has developed an immunity to the venom.
When he isn't getting enough business from his healing practice, he takes his show on the road, giving snake handling demonstrations.
Afghani Healer Uses Scorpion, Snake Venoms

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