Friends of Snakes Society

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Friends of Snakes Society
Founded1995
TypeSnake Conservation
FocusSnake Conservation and Awareness of Wildlife
Area served
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Revenue
Donations from Awareness programmes
Volunteers
180 Members - 30 Rescuers
Website friendsofsnakes.org.in
Working with the AP Forest Department, India in the field of snake conservation.

The Friends of Snakes Society is an Indian non-profit organisation dedicated to the protection of, and public education about, snakes. It was founded and registered under Society Registration Act in the year 1995 by Late Shri. Rajkumar Kanuri. With the help of Andhra Pradesh Forest Department, the Friends of Snakes Society has been rescuing snakes that enter human habitation and relocating them. The organisation also conducts awareness programs to spread awareness about these gravely misunderstood creatures, eradicating age old myths and misconceptions about them. The organisation regularly conducts awareness programmes in schools, colleges, public and private institutions, community centers etc.

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Chief objectives

The chief objectives of the Friends of Snakes Society include:

  1. Conservation and protection of snakes.
  2. Education and awareness generation of snakes eradicating myths & misconceptions about them. Snake bite information & effective remedies and proper treatment procedures.
  3. Establishment of a snake conservation center which will be part of the upcoming Herpeto-Park in Hyderabad.
  4. Research and development studies pertaining to snakes of India.
  5. Cease snake skin trade and end poaching.

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