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News18
2 days ago
- General
- News18
In Shocking Video, Elderly Woman Grabs Snake Like It Is A Stuffed Toy
Last Updated: Reacting to the shocking video, a user said, "Snakes can't be pets, and it is poisonous and can cause fatality." A 70-year-old woman from a village in Pune has gone viral for her fearless act involving a snake, all done to spread awareness. Shakuntala Sutar, who lives in Kasar Amboli village in Mulshi Taluka, calmly picked up a non-venomous rat snake (known locally as Dhaman) that had entered her home. Instead of panicking or calling for help, she handled the situation herself. A video that captured the moment shows her lifting the snake with her bare hands and even wrapping it around her neck. As per India Today, her son, Ganesh Sutar, explained, 'She held it without fear because it wasn't poisonous," adding, 'My mother wanted to show people that not all snakes are dangerous." The video of the incident was recorded by bystanders and has been widely shared online. Many people were shocked to see the elderly woman dealing with such a large snake without fear. Apparently, Shakuntala's goal wasn't to shock; it was to 'educate". Her family mentioned she 'wanted people to understand that snakes like the rat snake are not harmful and play an important role in nature", especially in farms where they help control rodent populations. What Did The Elderly Woman Say? 'There is no need to panic when you see a snake. Not every snake is venomous. The rat snake doesn't harm humans; in fact, it is helpful for farms as it eats rats and pests. People often kill snakes out of fear and superstition, which is wrong," she explained as quoted by The Free Press Journal. Reacting to the video, a user wrote, 'This is a different level of motivation!" 'Snakes can't be pets, and it is poisonous and can cause fatality. Awareness is needed among the public to minimise human snake interactions," an individual commented. While the elderly woman is seen calmly holding the snake, we strongly advise our audience not to attempt this under any circumstances. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Pune woman, 70, wraps snake around neck to spread awareness. Video goes viral
A 70-year-old woman from a village in Pune has left the internet speechless for her fearless handling of a snake - all in an effort to educate Sutar calmly picked up a non-venomous rat snake that had wandered into the premises of her house. Instead of calling for a snake rescuer, she chose to take matters into her own hands, quite held it without fear because it wasn't poisonous,' her son Ganesh Sutar explained, adding: 'My mother wanted to show people that not all snakes are dangerous.' In a video of the moment that has gone viral, the grandmother can be seen lifting the snake with her bare hands and even wrapping it gently around her neck. Her intent, her family said, was to raise awareness and dispel the fear many people have towards snakes - especially those that pose no threat to rat snake, locally known as Dhaman, is a non-venomous species commonly found in India. Harmless to humans, it plays a vital role in controlling rodent populations.(With inputs from Omkar Wable) - EndsMust Watch
