Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Indian Grandmother Goes Viral After Handling Snake Fearlessly
A 70-year-old woman in India became famous for calmly handling a snake.
After finding a rat snake in her house, she picked it up and put it around her neck!
She wanted to teach people that not all snakes are dangerous, and some, like the rat snake, actually help by eating pests.
The rat snake is harmless.
Another video also showed a man handling a big King Cobra.
An elderly woman in Pune, India, went viral for calmly handling a rat snake.
The woman, Shakuntala Sutar, 70, wrapped the snake around her neck.
Ms. Sutar explained the non-venomous rat snake's benefits in controlling pests.
The rat snake, or Dhaman, is a non-venomous species common in India.
A separate video showed a man handling a King Cobra, the world's longest venomous snake.
- Who
- Shakuntala Sutar, and another man.
- What
- An elderly woman handled a rat snake and a video went viral.
- When
- Recently, the date is not specified in the articles.
- Where
- Pune, India.
- Why
- The video showcased the woman's bravery and to educate people about non-venomous snakes.
Fear and Misunderstanding
Ecological Appreciation
Human perception vs. Ecological Role
Fear and Misunderstanding
Fear and superstition often lead to unnecessary killing of snakes.
Ecological Appreciation
Snakes, like the rat snake, are beneficial to the environment.
- Woman's Name
- Shakuntala Sutar
- Woman's Age
- 70
- Location
- Amboli village, Mulshi taluka, Pune
- Snake Handled
- Rat Snake (Dhaman)
- Venomous?
- No
- Other Snake Mentioned
- King Cobra
Sources
At 70, Her Spirit Is Still Young! Pune Grandmother Catches Snake With Bare Hands, Wraps It Around Her Neck To Spread Awareness (VIDEO)
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