Hero of Vaishali: Shrawan Kumar and His Passion for Snake Rescue

The discovery of a 10-foot cobra in a shop in Vaishali, Bihar, caused immediate concern. Expert snake catcher Shrawan Kumar was called to the scene. Shrawan caught the snake after three hours of effort. He has been rescuing snakes since 2019 and has handled many species. Shrawan is also a rural physician. He has been to many districts to rescue snakes and relocate them to safe environments. He has caught cobras, kraits, and various other snake species. Shrawan calls snake catching his passion. Shrawan has been bitten by snakes two times, but has recovered completely. He has released hundreds of snakes into the forests.