When the snake call comes, Sagar Pandey answers
Summary
Sagar Pandey of Tansen Municipality has rescued more than 10,000 snakes over 18 years, including a record 107 king cobras in Nepal. He travels across Palpa and nearby districts to safely release snakes back into the wild and urges people not to disturb them.
Key Points
- Sagar Pandey has spent 18 years rescuing snakes and says he has saved more than 10,000 so far.
- He claims a Nepal record for rescuing 107 king cobras and says he has handled 40 snake species in total.
- Pandey travels across Palpa and nearby districts, sometimes rescuing venomous snakes with his bare hands.
- He advises people not to tease, disturb or touch snakes because they usually bite only when threatened.
