Serpentarium, first of its kind in the country dedicated to snakebite research, inaugurated in Mysuru district
The HinduA serpentarium dedicated to snakebite research was inaugurated at Rathnapuri near Hunsur in Mysuru district on Monday. Set up by Liana Trust, under the auspices of the Forest Department of Karnataka, the Serpentarium - dedicated to snakebite research, management, and mitigation - is the first of its kind in the country. Gerard Martin, founder trustee of Liana Trust, told The Hindu that the serpentarium will provide venom samples free of charge for research institutions and companies producing life-saving anti-venom. The serpentarium will not only facilitate a deeper understanding of the human-snake interactions and enable the development of more effective treatments for snakebite victims but will also serve as a centre for training in snake husbandry, research, and conservation, fostering a new generation of experts in these fields.
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