In a bizarre turn of events, a railway worker in Bihar bit a snake back after being bitten, believing the act would reverse the venom’s effect. The unusual incident, reported by The Times of India, took place in the Rajauli region, with the man surviving after receiving prompt medical attention.

Santosh Lohar, 35, was part of a team laying railway tracks in a densely forested area of Rajauli. After a day’s work, while preparing to rest on Tuesday night, he was bitten by a snake. Reacting swiftly, Lohar grabbed the reptile and bit it twice, following a local myth that biting a snake back transfers the venom from the victim to the snake.

The snake reportedly died, but Lohar’s colleagues acted quickly, rushing him to the Rajauli Subdivision Hospital. There, he received treatment under Dr. Satish Chandra Sinha, who confirmed that the patient responded well to the treatment. Lohar was kept overnight for observation and discharged the following day.

The exact species of the snake involved in the incident remains unknown. Dr. Sinha emphasized the importance of seeking immediate medical attention in case of snake bites, rather than relying on unproven beliefs or practices.

This incident highlights the enduring influence of traditional myths in some parts of India and underscores the need for public awareness about appropriate first aid measures for snake bites. While Lohar’s story ended on a fortunate note, experts stress that professional medical treatment is the only reliable course of action in such situations.

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