M
massey
Guest
There are multiple factors which lead to the large numbers of deaths in India every year. Inadequete medical facilities, financial struggles, poor or nil protective clothing such as shoes and a lack of education are just a few. Although Australians are quick to judge the ignorance of impoverished countries, we are among the worst for stretching the truth or letting our imaginations run wild when it comes to our knowledge of snakes.
In Australia we are certainly privileged to accommodate the top 11 most venomous snakes in the world, however in India and Africa live some of the most deadliest species of snake. For example, not even your best pair of Nike runners will help you when it comes to the deadly fast and highly venomous African black or green mambas. Especially as last i heard there was no anti-venom available for African mambas. Nor will shoes protect you against the blinding venom that is spat at your eyes by African or Indian spitting cobras.
The personalities, habitat preferences, and general behaviours differ greatly between native and exotic species of snakes. Who are we to judge the misfortune of other countries that face the struggle of survial every day when we ourselves dont understand the behaviour of their native species. We may not have a high death rate when it comes to snake bites but we sure make up for it with spider, shark and crocodile attacks. It goes to show just how ignorant we are here in Australia. Maybe we should look at ourselves before we pass judgement. We are not a perfect society.
In Australia we are certainly privileged to accommodate the top 11 most venomous snakes in the world, however in India and Africa live some of the most deadliest species of snake. For example, not even your best pair of Nike runners will help you when it comes to the deadly fast and highly venomous African black or green mambas. Especially as last i heard there was no anti-venom available for African mambas. Nor will shoes protect you against the blinding venom that is spat at your eyes by African or Indian spitting cobras.
The personalities, habitat preferences, and general behaviours differ greatly between native and exotic species of snakes. Who are we to judge the misfortune of other countries that face the struggle of survial every day when we ourselves dont understand the behaviour of their native species. We may not have a high death rate when it comes to snake bites but we sure make up for it with spider, shark and crocodile attacks. It goes to show just how ignorant we are here in Australia. Maybe we should look at ourselves before we pass judgement. We are not a perfect society.