SAWE frequently holds consciousness periods on human-wildlife battle, snake bites, rescue of wildlife, and many others in faculties, schools and panchayats in Goa. Photo: Gomantak Times
The variety of individuals in search of the contact particulars of those that catch snakes is growing as extra individuals report incidents of snakes within the precincts of their homes.
The phrase continues to be ‘catch’ for a lot of, till you meet individuals like Charan Desai, who talks about rescuing snakes, going past the definition of the phrase ‘catching’.
Charan, founder and president of the NGO SAWE (Study and Awareness of Wildlife and Environment), says the curiosity to find out about rescuing snakes is growing, and this may be seen from the overwhelming response they’ve obtained for the snake rescue trainings they conduct.
For the coaching that will likely be held on Dec 10, 2023 in Ponda, they’ve closed registrations as a result of the seats are full. “We are full for this training session and are getting registrations for subsequent sessions which we will announce soon,” says Charan.
COURSE CURRICULUM
SAWE frequently holds consciousness periods on human-wildlife battle, snake bites, rescue of wildlife, and many others in faculties, schools and panchayats. Many evince a eager curiosity in studying to rescue snakes, however there’s no platform or place to learn to do it, explains Charan.
“Wildlife, including snakes, are protected under law,” he says. “We teach participants the legal provisions connected with rescuing snakes, and the right way to use rescue equipment, among other things. There’s also a session by a veterinarian on administering first aid to an injured animal or snake.”
The snake rescue coaching covers snake identification, rescue protocols and laws, rescue gear software and snake conservation and ecology. Those who full it are given a certificates.
During the coaching, no stay snakes are used, clarifies Charan. Instead individuals will likely be invited to accompany snake rescuers when they’re referred to as to rescue snakes. There are additional plans to carry superior snake rescue coaching programs quickly, he discloses.
RESCUING SNAKES IS NOT RESTRICTED TO MEN
Contrary to widespread perception that ladies are cautious of slimy, crawly creatures, Charan reveals that the coaching periods get a variety of individuals who’re girls.
“We impart training to those who are above 18 years,” Charan says. “Rescuing snakes is not gender or age specific. Participants should only have the passion, from inside them, for the need to save the animal.”
He provides, “We see a lot of participants who are ladies and even people who are elderly.”
THE PEOPLE CHALLENGE
More than studying to deal with snakes, it’s studying to take care of individuals that’s robust, says Charan.
Says he, “People have so much fear of snakes. During our rescue, we encounter people who tell us to take the snake out of their house and once we rescue the snake, they try to kill it. Or, we will get calls asking to take away a snake spotted in a forested area.”
“We have to explain to people the importance of snakes to the ecology and what’s causing human-wildlife conflict,” he provides.
He goes on, “During the training, we teach participants to deal with people and their fears and how to explain to them about snakes and their habitation.”
To register for a snake rescue coaching course by the SAWE (Study and Awareness of Wildlife and Environment) NGO, contact +91 94044 56060 or +91 9764 318735.
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