Mysore/Mysuru: City’s snake rescuer Snake Shyam said “It is our responsibility to conserve environment along with birds and animals.” He was speaking at the recent programme organised by Youth Red Cross Unit, National Service Scheme (NSS) and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at TTL College of Commerce and Business Management, at Saraswathipuram in city to…
Honest mistake: Forest Personnel raid Snake Shyam’s house
November 30, 2023“I was treating them for injuries and was to release them after recovery,” clarifies the Snake rescuer Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Police CID Forest Mobile Squad, which raided the house of city’s well-known snake rescuer S. Balasubramanya (Snake Shyam) at Mogarahalli village on KRS Road in Srirangapatna taluk yesterday afternoon, have rescued two Bonnet Monkeys and…
Mysuru’s Snake Shyam and 16 contestants in Bigg Boss House
October 9, 2023Bengaluru: The stage is set for Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10, one of the most popular television shows with the highest TRP ratings. Hosted by Kichcha Sudeep, he adds a special touch to the show’s foundation. Season 10 will be taking place in a grandiose new house, promising an extravaganza like never before. Situated in…
Snake Shyam inaugurates free Anti-Rabies Vaccination Drive
October 1, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: On account of World Rabies Day and in its continued effort to make Mysuru rabies-free, a day-long free Anti-Rabies Vaccination Drive was organised by Shree Pet Clinic and Pet Grooming Spa in city on Sept. 28. The Drive was inaugurated by animal-lover and former Corporator Snake Shyam, himself a snake-catcher and rescuer. More than…
Snake Shyam urges CM to provide compensation for fellow rescuers
August 30, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Noted snake rescuer Balasubramanya (Snake Shyam) has urged Chief Minister Siddharamaiah to provide compensation to fellow snake rescuers who lose their lives due to snake bites during their courageous rescue operations. In an appeal conveyed through a letter handed over to CM Siddharamaiah at Suttur Mutt yesterday, Snake Shyam highlighted his own extensive experience…
Third anniversary of Sri Shivadatta Saimandir and Goshala on Sunday
February 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Noted snake rescuer and former Corporator Snake Shyam said that the third anniversary of Sri Shivadatta Saimandir and Goshala established by him at Manti on KRS Road will be held tomorrow (Feb. 5). Announcing this at a press meet yesterday, Snake Shyam said that the temple anniversary could not be held for the past…
World Snake Day: Students sensitised on conservation and importance of snakes in ecosystem
July 19, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: “Biodiversity plays an important role in maintaining the health and ecological balance in an ecosystem. All living organisms are in a complex food web and help to maintain a population balance. Without snakes, the number of prey species would increase to unnatural levels and destroy the stability of the ecosystem. Similarly, if a large…
9th Season of reality TV series ‘Snake City’ shot in Mysuru
July 10, 2022Simon Keys, Siouxsie Gillett and team stay in city for 36 days; 8th Season to premiere on July 18 Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru will feature in the Ninth Season of National Geographic’s ‘Snake City’ or ‘Snakes In The City’, a documentary-style reality TV series revolving around the daily life of snake rescuers Simon Keys and his herpetologist…
K.R. Hospital receives 617 snake bite cases in 2021
January 11, 2022Do not panic, we have enough stock of Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) injection, say doctors On an average more than 10 snakes rescued in city daily In 2021, the K.R. Hospital received 617 snake bite cases. While 36 snake bite cases were reported in January, February saw 25 cases, March-29, April-42, May-41, June-63, July-72, August-84, September-73,…
Beware of snakes in cold season: Snake Shyam
January 3, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: In cold season, the number of snakes found in homes could increase. Snakes do not just get into homes randomly, they try to find refuge in your home when cooler weather comes, so it is important that you take the necessary steps to keep snakes out of your home, says city’s well-known snake rescuer…
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