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kingcobrafan Oct 07, 2005 05:13 PM

The deadline for voting for the BBC/Newsweek/Shell World Challenge is October 16. Click the link and check out the Irula Tribal Snake Catchers (Snakes Alive) project, which Rom started.
If you haven't already voted, time's a-wasting! Thanks!
Link

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Venomous snakes---best hobby on earth!
Bill Huseth

Replies (2)

psilocybe Oct 07, 2005 08:00 PM

lol...kidding of course. Rom got my vote in heartbeat. Being that I'm Indian by heritage (and birth, though I never lived there), I definitely think what he's doing is a great thing. I do have to argue with the writeup though stating that snakes are hated by most Indians...while most Indians certainly do fear snakes, they are considered holy animals in the Hindu religion, and most people would not harm one if given a choice. I have seen abused animals in the hands of snakecharmers there before, but I have also seen beautifully intact and healthy specimens used by snakecharmers, some of which have had the animals they use for many years. In general, snakes are feared but respected.

kingcobrafan Oct 07, 2005 09:10 PM

psilocybe, you #%@$#%! Just kidding, man. Thanks for taking the time.
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Venomous snakes---best hobby on earth!
Bill Huseth

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