Irrational Fear - Snakes

travel.newbie · May 23rd, 2008, 10:29

I know this is stupid but I would really appreciate some input. I have an utterly irrational fear of snakes just the site of one send me in a tizzy. I am going to Mumbai for a wedding in August 2009 and thought I would go for a month and travel all around. I know that the snake charmer business has slowed because of animal protection laws but what about when I get out of the cities. I am just trying to get some input as to how many people, if any have run across a snake(s) when they were minding there own business and just trying to enjoy the beauty and experience of india.

capt_mahajan · May 23rd, 2008, 10:32

Mumbai has mainly- even only- two legged snakes.

Umm, most Indians who have lived or travelled outside cities would have seen wild snakes in their lifetime.

However, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Chances are you won't run into any at all, though you don't say where you will be travelling.

Sama · May 23rd, 2008, 11:04

I've been to India three times, all in the south, Tamil Nadu. I've been in more than a few rural areas. I've yet to run into a snake, at least the legless variety.

don't worry about it. you're more likely to run into the two-legged species of snakes.

spicetrekker · May 23rd, 2008, 11:27

Probability of seeing a snake in Mumbai <= Probability of Mr Bush speaking sense <= finding WMD in Iraq or shall I say "Eye Rack"

Nick-H · May 23rd, 2008, 11:54

I've seen snakes in Kerala (several). I've seen a couple in my Chennai garden (Sorry Sama; you missed them

), but none when I lived in the centre of the city.

Main thing with snakes is that they do not hang around waiting to jump on you; they are more scared of you than you are of them. But they are, I guess, fairly common in rural India, and plenty of people manage to die of snake bite every year.

I wouldn't worry about it either, but I would also not go walking in grass or undergrowth with bare feet or sandals. I don't do that in the dark even in my own garden.

Like with food and dogs; just take sensible precautions.

Be far more afraid of the mosquitoes!

brishti · May 23rd, 2008, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Main thing with snakes is that they do not hang around waiting to jump on you; they are more scared of you than you are of them.

the problem is - you just might jump on each other - and then what - both collapse???

whether they're more scared of me is really irrelevant - i aint asking and i dont wanna know. i am terrified/petrified of them.
a friend of mine once told me "heck dont worry - they're harmless"... i mean really now - that was never the issue

i'd rather die of extenuating circumstances than be confronted with the creature

i'm-a-tellin-ya this fear is kinda paralytic

:brishti

mousourik · May 23rd, 2008, 13:56

Well folks, we once encountered one in our first floor bedroom - it was silently watching us from top of the cot.

Another one was, of course, gentelman enough to make a rubbing sound while entering our ground floor room. i was watching tv and s/he just bypassed my chair and went into another room.

A third one was hanging from electric cable (it was not concealed) in the dining room.

And certainly i ran over quite a lot while taking bicycle rides.

Well, i don't know whether i frightened u or u're are just assured that despite all this, i still hadn't a bite so far.

but anyway, newbie, welcome to India.

brishti · May 23rd, 2008, 14:03

you lived in eden

:brishti

puchoo · May 23rd, 2008, 14:05

Well, Eden had the most dangerous snake of them all..!!

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Originally Posted by brishti

you lived in eden

:brishti

Nick-H · May 23rd, 2008, 14:11

Nah... I'm a great fan of that Eden snake myself.

Pass me that apple!

mousourik · May 23rd, 2008, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by brishti

you lived in eden

:brishti

well, actually very near the Eden Gardens of Calcutta - in the suburbs.

puchoo · May 23rd, 2008, 14:14

Ill stick with Kaa , remember him? - no googling now!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Nah... I'm a great fan of that Eden snake myself.

Pass me that apple!

brishti · May 23rd, 2008, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Pass me that apple!

it'll be havin a worm nick san

:brishti

brishti · May 23rd, 2008, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by puchoo

Ill stick with Kaa , remember him? - no googling now!!

i aint no mowgli puchoos!

:brishti

puchoo · May 23rd, 2008, 14:23

...but are you sure.....looook intooo my eeeyyyesss...!!

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Originally Posted by brishti

i aint no mowgli puchoos!

:brishti

May 23rd, 2008, 10:29	#1
travel.newbie Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2	Irrational Fear - Snakes I know this is stupid but I would really appreciate some input. I have an utterly irrational fear of snakes just the site of one send me in a tizzy. I am going to Mumbai for a wedding in August 2009 and thought I would go for a month and travel all around. I know that the snake charmer business has slowed because of animal protection laws but what about when I get out of the cities. I am just trying to get some input as to how many people, if any have run across a snake(s) when they were minding there own business and just trying to enjoy the beauty and experience of india.

May 23rd, 2008, 11:04	#3
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,354	I've been to India three times, all in the south, Tamil Nadu. I've been in more than a few rural areas. I've yet to run into a snake, at least the legless variety. don't worry about it. you're more likely to run into the two-legged species of snakes. __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

May 23rd, 2008, 11:54	#5
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,856	I've seen snakes in Kerala (several). I've seen a couple in my Chennai garden (Sorry Sama; you missed them ), but none when I lived in the centre of the city. Main thing with snakes is that they do not hang around waiting to jump on you; they are more scared of you than you are of them. But they are, I guess, fairly common in rural India, and plenty of people manage to die of snake bite every year. I wouldn't worry about it either, but I would also not go walking in grass or undergrowth with bare feet or sandals. I don't do that in the dark even in my own garden. Like with food and dogs; just take sensible precautions. Be far more afraid of the mosquitoes! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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May 23rd, 2008, 10:32	#2
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,105	Mumbai has mainly- even only- two legged snakes. Umm, most Indians who have lived or travelled outside cities would have seen wild snakes in their lifetime. However, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Chances are you won't run into any at all, though you don't say where you will be travelling.

May 23rd, 2008, 11:27	#4
spicetrekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 297	Probability of seeing a snake in Mumbai <= Probability of Mr Bush speaking sense <= finding WMD in Iraq or shall I say "Eye Rack"

May 23rd, 2008, 13:56	#7
mousourik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KOLKATA, INDIA Posts: 1,188	Well folks, we once encountered one in our first floor bedroom - it was silently watching us from top of the cot. Another one was, of course, gentelman enough to make a rubbing sound while entering our ground floor room. i was watching tv and s/he just bypassed my chair and went into another room. A third one was hanging from electric cable (it was not concealed) in the dining room. And certainly i ran over quite a lot while taking bicycle rides. Well, i don't know whether i frightened u or u're are just assured that despite all this, i still hadn't a bite so far. but anyway, newbie, welcome to India.

May 23rd, 2008, 14:03	#8
brishti just another member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 1,968	you lived in eden :brishti

May 23rd, 2008, 14:11	#10
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,856	Nah... I'm a great fan of that Eden snake myself. Pass me that apple!

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