The family of Abdallah Kalule who captured snakes and offered them for survival has actually abandoned the trade calling it dangerous after he was bitten to death recently.
Kalule passed away after he was bitten by a harmful snake he tried to capture last Thursday.
His uncle, Mr John Jjingo, said on Tuesday that although they had a long family history of catching and offering the reptiles, they had actually chosen to abandon the trade after Kalule’s death.
“Late Kalule had for a long time captured snakes some of which were bigger than the one that killed him. We cannot go on with such a risky business which can make us lose our life. We will concentrate on other ventures like growing tomatoes and maize,” Mr Jjingo said.
Kalule who was a citizen of Bulawula A town in Kitimbwa sub-county, Kayunga District was bitten by a puff adder as he dug an anthill to capture the snake.
According to Bulawula LC1 chairman David Ssebalijjo, the deceased who was 38 years of ages had actually long handled the capture and sale of snakes to specifically standard therapists prior to he was bitten by a puff adder.
Late Kalule’s better half informed Monitor that on the eventful day, her spouse spotted a huge black Puff Adder getting in an anthill, a stone discard from their home.
“As normal, he chose a hoe and began excavating the huge anthill. The digging took a while with the snake out of sight,” grieving Widow Mariam Nakyejjwe told to mourners.
Kalule would offer a snake at Shs150, 000.
Another relative who chose not to be called said they acquired the business from their grandparents who likewise utilized to record and ‘play’ with snakes.
“We did not fear any size or type of snake but now we have decided to abandon the trade,” he said.
Mr Ssebalijjo alerted citizens versus catching snakes, stating the reptiles are extremely hazardous to their lives.
“If you see a snake, don’t try to capture it, just call people and beat it,” Mr Ssebalijjo said.
