I’ve seen this in movies and I’ve read about them in books and I never thought that I will ever see one. But fortunately I saw a snake charmer in Jaipur.
He was sitting outside the City Palace of Jaipur, playing his flute while all of the tourists that day were at awe on what he was doing. He actually got bitten a couple of times but he just continued playing his flute. Maybe he already took the fangs of the cobra out so it wouldn’t be able to inject his venom on him.
Nevertheless, I think it’s a very risky business for him.
It’s crazy to see in real life isn’t it? I think the snake is without bite but it’s still so impressive!
this mesmerizes me and one which evokes my dream adventure, in the land of maharaja. I so love your India posts Plif.
thanks doc
I was in Sri Lanka last week and I was sitting in front of cobra playing on snake charmer’s instrument. I was so scared but I managed to to it !
Nice shot. Reminds me a lot of Sri Lanka.