Man turns tables on snake, kills it by biting back

Railway worker in India's Bihar kills snake by biting it back, following local superstition

An Indian man bit a snake to death after it attacked him while he was sleeping.

The incident took place on Tuesday evening in a forested area near Nawada, Bihar. The 35-year-old railway worker, Santosh Lohar, was resting when the snake bit him.

In response, Lohar seized the snake and bit it back twice, killing it. In some parts of India, there is a superstition that biting a snake can transfer the venom back to the reptile.

Following the bite, Lohar was rushed to the hospital by his colleagues. He received antivenom treatment and was kept overnight for observation.

According to Indian media reports, Lohar responded well to the treatment and was discharged the next day.

India is home to a diverse range of snake species, including highly venomous ones like the Indian cobra, common krait, Russell's viper, and saw-scaled viper.

These species, known as the "Big Four," are responsible for the majority of snakebite injuries in the country.