I Brake For Snakes campaign released to save snakes’ lives on Goa roadways

A campaign, entitled ‘I Brake For Snakes’, was just recently gone for the very first Serpentdine occasion, arranged by Goa-based preservation enterprise, Herpactive. The objective of the campaign is to lower the variety of deaths of snakes and other wildlife on Goa’s roadways. 

Herpactive, led by kept in mind professional photographer and herpetologist, Nirmal Kulkarni, will lead the campaign, whose sticker labels and logo design were released last month.

Over 40 rescuers, scientists and snake lovers from Goa, Sindhudurg and Karnataka took part in the occasion, and shared their views on snake rescue, rehab and hazards.

Every year, lots of snakes are run over while crossing Goa’s roadways, especially throughout the monsoon months. Through this campaign, the organisers wish to raise awareness about this concern amongst vehicle drivers, and hence save the lives of snakes in addition to other regional types.

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Nirmal revealed hope that vehicle drivers would decrease when they see a snake, frog or any animal crossing the roadway, specifically in forested locations in the state.

Speakers consisting of Benhail Antao, Amrut Singh and Alex Carpentar mentioned the requirement for environment preservation and tolerance for snakes so regarding lower human-snake disputes, while snake rescuer, Aaron Fernandes, highlighted the difficulties dealt with by rescuers.

Dr Freston Marc Sirur discussed emerging patterns in snake bite treatments and associated concerns.

Alex Carpenter was felicitated for his contribution towards bringing the snake neighborhood together, and beginning the Snakes Id whatsapp group.

On the other hand, Amrut Singh was felicitated for his long-lasting devotion to training snake rescuers, and likewise beginning the rescue motion in Goa’s hinterlands.

During the occasion, the ‘I Brake For Snakes’ car decal was released, while efforts were likewise made to raise funds in help of a rescue centre in Goa.