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India snake hunt
For centuries, the Irula tribe in southern India have been snake catchers. They still catch snakes but only to extract venom which is used to make life-saving anti-venom serum. (Images: Geeta Pandey) -
India snake hunt
This team has an unlikely snake catcher. Surya, five, is learning the tricks of the trade from his parents. -
India snake hunt
The team looks for snakes in bushes and shrubs, searching for signs such as markings, skin and droppings. -
India snake hunt
The hunters get lucky - a five-foot-long king cobra is pulled out of its resting place, hissing. -
India snake hunt
It is quickly put inside a cloth bag, which is tightly knotted. -
India snake hunt
A pleased group poses with its trophy. The catch will fetch 1,000 rupees ($23), a considerable sum in these parts. -
India snake hunt
The catch is brought to the Irula Snake Catchers' Association's venom-extraction centre near Madras. -
India snake hunt
More than 100 snakes are kept in earthen pots in a rectangular pit. Cups of drinking water are placed inside. -
India snake hunt
Snakes have their venom extracted three times at the centre before they are released back into the wild. -
India snake hunt
The venom is processed and the residue sold to pharmaceutical companies to make the anti-venom serum. -
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