'India - Death Knell For Snake Charming'

For conservationists the implementation of the ban could not have come soon enough.

'India - Death Knell For Snake Charming'

The following audios, Part 1 and Part 2, are extracts from indepth audio which is available on request.

Audio Part 1 Wildlife Organisation - a brief outline:

* Opening sequence - traditional Snake Charming music played by accomplished traditional musicians

Leading to -

* Indian Wildlife Conservationist speaks about Snake Charming becoming a serious threat to India's snake population - the trade in snake skins and why - also the ecological role of the snake.

* Any concerns regards the Snake Charmer's livlihood? - Conservationist give his response.

* Music to end audio Part 1

Listen to Audio Part 1 here:

Audio Part&nbsp; 2 Snake Charming</span></strong><span> <strong>- a brief outline:

Interpreter translates.

* Opening sequence - Interpreter speaks to Seperas (Snake Charmers) about musical instruments this leads to traditional music played by two musicians.

Leads to:

* The impact this ban is having on Snake Charming families.

* What are the origins of Seperas - Snake Charmers? 

* How important are Saperas to India and the Indian society? 

* Why is Cobra used for Snake Charming more than any other species?

* Do they consider the snakes their friend or foe - enemy?

* What other areas of expertise have been handed down over the generations?

* Snake Charming has been banned do they continue doing Snake Charming what 

is the remedy that would solve their problem?

* Snake Charmer's response.

* If this wasn't resolved ----- how will you people react if nothing is done?

* Snake Charmer gives response.

* Music to end audio Part 2

In depth audio can be produced on request regards this or other subjects.

Audio available covers various aspects including:

* What the ancient craft of snake charming means to India.

* The lifestyle of India&#39;s snake charmers.

* In the field - how to catch a Cobra - care and attention of the snakes.

* Beyond snake charming - other areas of their expertise.

* The effect the ban has had on the snake charming community.

* The conservationist's views regards snake charming.

* The remedy - Humanitarian - Wildlife Organization verses Snake Charmers

Audio can be produced for a variety uses including:

* Indepth audio for radio broadcasting such as news / current affairs style programmes.

* Link with publications.

* Link with internet.

* For reference.

Content and duration of audio is open for discussion

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