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Indian village, where kids from age of 2 are taught to handle snakes

New Delhi:  In southern Gujarat,  is a nomadic tribe called Vadi, where children at the age of two are taught to become snake charmers. This amazing tribe take great pride in their association with the

India TV News Desk Updated on: December 17, 2012 8:45 IST


Since snake charming was made illegal in 1991, the Vadi have come under huge pressure both from the state govt and the Centre, with  environmental NGOs like People for Animals questioning the continuance of their trade.












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