Question- As you know, from the previous lesson you have just read, there are people in our country who have traditional knowledge about snakes, who even catch poisonous snakes with practically bare hands. Can you find out something more about them?

Answer– People who have traditional knowledge about snakes and who even catch poisonous snakes with practically bare hands are called the snake charmers. Some facts about these people are:

1.They hypnotize and tempt the snakes to dance to the music of their flute.

2. They are taught these skills right from their childhood.
3. They are the followers of Lord Shiva.
4. Snake charming is a tradition for them. Their tradition is slowly dying out under the enforcement of wildlife protection laws.