New Delhi. About 275 species of snakes are found in India, in which the bite of some kills within seconds, while the poison of some kills with pain. Most snakes kill their prey by biting, but some snakes blind their prey by spitting poison from their nostrils. You are wondering why we are talking about snakes today. Actually, FSL report has come in the case of Bigg Boss contestant Elvish Yadav, in which it has been confirmed that he took snake venom as an intoxicant. The trend of taking snake venom in rave parties has increased, but while on one hand people are forcibly taking snake venom and are misusing it, on the other hand the venom of these snakes saves the lives of many people.
Snake venom is used to make medicines to fight deadly diseases. Our scientists are continuously studying snake venom. Snake venom has already been used in medicines to fight heart diseases. Apart from this, snake venom is used in making medicines for diseases like blood pressure, cancer, Alzheimer’s etc. When someone has a heart attack or heart failure, medicine made from snake venom is given for protection.
Properties of Jararaca Pit Viper Snake Venom
According to a BBC report, most medicines are made from the venom of Jararaka pit viper snake. This snake is green in color and is mostly found on trees in Chhattisgarh. It is very difficult for a human being to survive its bite, but its poison makes medicine for many deadly diseases.
Properties of rattle snake venom
Although the poison of rattlesnake is deadly, its poison is used to fight cancer. Scientists have done and still have done a lot of research on this. Crotoxin is found inside the rattle snake which works as a medicine. Not only this, scientists had seen the least effect of corona on snakes and had claimed in their research that some snakes can help in protection from corona.
Properties of black mamba snake venom
Black Mamba snake is also quite poisonous but its poison is also a medicine. Research is still going on but it is believed that its poison is effective in fighting Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
Properties of pit viper venom
The poison of pit viper snake is also useful in BP. Apart from this, research is going on regarding many medicines.