Aug 20 2024 to Aug 20 2024 6:30 p.m.

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Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Man-animal conflict in India varies widely, with each scenario presenting unique challenges due to local geography and demography. These complex issues often consume the energy of wildlife biologists and conservationists as they work to resolve them across the country. Among these conflicts, man-snake encounters stand out for their daunting challenges and have been largely overlooked, despite causing catastrophic loss of life and severe health impacts. One stark statistic illustrates the gravity of this issue: snakebites cause more human deaths in India than all other forms of man-animal conflict combined. India has earned the unfortunate title of ‘snakebite capital of the world’, accounting for roughly half of global snakebite deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified snakebites as a ‘neglected tropical disease’.

In this talk, Gerry Martin, Karthik Sunagar, and Sumanth Bindumadhav will share their insights on the snakebite crisis and how it can be prevented. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience.