venom extraction

An Ahmedabad raid uncovered an exotic animal racket linked to a dangerous snake venom trade. Investigators believe venom from foreign snakes was extracted and supplied to rave parties in multiple cities for recreational use, with one dose reportedly fetching Rs 50,000. The operation appears to be extensive, potentially spanning several states.

The Irula tribe in southern India has a long-standing tradition of safely extracting venom from some of the world’s deadliest snakes. This practice is essential for the production of life-saving anti-venom. Their skills have evolved from snake hunting to venom milking, which supports the tribe economically and contributes significantly to snake conservation efforts.

Snake milking is a vital scientific process. Trained experts carefully extract venom from snakes. This venom is crucial for creating life-saving antivenoms. It also fuels groundbreaking medical research. The procedure transforms a dangerous substance into a valuable resource for human health. This practice bridges the gap between natural hazards and medical innovation.

The state will soon have a snake park for extraction of snake venom for use in pharmaceutical industry, particularly in production of anti-venom – the medication needed to treat the victims of snakebite.

Venom is snaking its way from South India to overseas destinations and slithering back as a value added product to be mixed with narcotic drugs.

Over 70 deadly snakes, mostly Russell's vipers and cobras, were seized from a residential apartment in Pune where a man was living with his wife and children. The reptiles were used to extract venom and were also sold and smuggled.

Toads may someday be known for more than bulging eyes, warts and an appetite for insects.

A group of youth are illegally extracting venom from cobras in the district and selling them to pharma companies who use it to develop antidotes.

Kerala's forest department is launching a volunteer training program, including tribal communities, to extract snake venom for local anti-venom production. This initiative aims to address the unsuitability of anti-venom from other regions for local snake species. The move follows the success of the SARPA app and aims to further reduce snakebite deaths, with a goal of zero by 2030.

In a bid to rehabilitate Musahars and nomadic Nats, the social welfare department plans to rope in their services to extract snake venom.

Youth Selling Venom To Pharma Companies To Develop Antidotes

The joint team of Chandrapur and Akola forest officials on Friday arrested a sarpamitra (snake friend) from Warora for his involvement in venom smuggling racket that was busted by Akola forest officials on Thursday.

Deogarh police on Saturday seized one kg of suspected snake venom in dry form and detained two men while trying to sell it for Rs 1.5 crore. The venom can easily fetch anything between Rs 2 crore to Rs 5 crore on the grey market, sources familiar with snake venom trade said.

The Supreme Court is examining a complaint against YouTuber Elvish Yadav under the Wildlife Protection Act concerning snake venom use at parties. Justices expressed concern that allowing popular figures to exploit "voiceless victims" like snakes sends a "very bad message.

The Supreme Court is examining the actions of YouTuber Elvish Yadav, who stands accused of incorporating snakes and venom into a rave party context. Justices have raised alarms about the detrimental messages conveyed by influencers when they exploit innocent creatures. In defense, Yadav’s attorney dismissed allegations of party activities or illegal substances, emphasizing the non-venomous nature of the snakes used.