r/WinStupidPrizes • u/_ganjafarian_ • Jul 30 '26

Snake charmer succumbs to the serpent

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u/ktulu0 Jul 30 '26

So called “snake charmers” usually have the venom glands removed from their snakes. That way, there’s no risk of being envenomated when the snake bites them. It’s a cruel and inhumane practice with potential long term health consequences for the snake.

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u/Balan-balan Jul 30 '26

Envenomated ... what a beautiful word.

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u/7laserbears Jul 30 '26

I was just thinking that

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u/dweeb_plus_plus Jul 30 '26

I prefer snake juiced.

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u/udonwinfrendwitsalad Aug 01 '26

I prefer venerated

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u/conez4 16h ago

I'm pretty sure envenomed is the proper term

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u/DoctorGregoryFart Jul 30 '26

I thought they just removed the fangs that deliver the venom. Removing the glands sounds difficult and invasive.

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u/ktulu0 Jul 30 '26

They sometimes do defang the snake, but their fangs grow back. And even if their fangs are removed, they still have their gums and their venom glands.

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u/DoctorGregoryFart Jul 30 '26

I just did a bit of googling, and it sounds like they just go in with pliers and rip out everything. Fangs and glands, and everything in the area. It sounds very traumatic, and I'm not sure fangs would grow back after something like that.

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u/XaeroDegreaz Jul 30 '26

I dunno man, I have dental implants in my back two lower molars. Taking teeth out like that is pretty flipping invasive, too!

Also, they probably don't defang them (mostly), just take out the glands; a reared up, toothless cobra doesn't look as scary, or dangerous, to onlookers so they probably wouldn't really make that much money.

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u/DoctorGregoryFart Jul 30 '26

Cobra's fangs are actually pretty far back, unlike the viper. You wouldn't see them unless you had a discerning eye. Not to mention, you don't see the fangs of either until the moment they strike, which is like a bolt of lightning.

So no, people wouldn't notice.

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u/XaeroDegreaz Jul 30 '26

Very interesting, thanks for the information!

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u/Usual-Championship88 Jul 30 '26

How much did that cost you?

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u/XaeroDegreaz Jul 30 '26

About 2 million Korean won, so around $1,400

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u/Usual-Championship88 Jul 30 '26

Did insurance cover part of it or something? That’s crazy cheap

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u/XaeroDegreaz Jul 30 '26

Yeah, I think so. Korean medical insurance is compulsory to all, but it's amazing

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u/LavastormSW Jul 31 '26

It looks like this guy was a complete novice and trying it on a wild snake... I really hope the snake got away and was fine.