Vern L, Thailand

Really sad to see a guy who has done so much good come to an untimely death. Just last week I let a 2 meter king cobra go in the wild. I've handled venomous snakes for 8 years. This time it almost got my leg with a very fast bite.

King cobras are something special. They are extra dangerous, and my favorite snake for sure. But, the only snake in Thailand that I am really afraid of still.

I dedicated Ophiophagushannah to this snake. Awesome and so dangerous...

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G M Hegde, Udupi

A bad day at work.. May his soul rest in peace for the service rendered to the people and to the species..

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Societal Web, Dubai

Reading this article I looked around my chair and corners - just in case - gosh taking it for granted with a king Cobra because you have experience? Sometimes experience makes us feel a little careless (too much of confidence leads to carelessness) and that is when it happens. Sad to lose this man. Must be a great guy.

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paul dsouza, balakunje

SNAKE IS SNAKE AFTER ALL. YOU FEED ANY AMOUNT OF MILK IT WILL BITE ONLY.

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Rudolf, Mumbai

With due homage to Bhatji's untimely demise,

Sep 23 2015 : Mirror (Mumbai)
Selfies have killed more people than sharks this year
LONDON


More people have died this year while taking selfies than from being killed by shark attacks, a shocking new survey has revealed. In fact, in recent years, there have been several deaths linked to selfies, so much so that some nations have even begun warning citizens about the dangers.
Last week, Hideto Ueda, a Japanese tourist fell down steps at the entrance to the Taj Mahal while posing for a selfie. The tragic end of the 66-year-old man in Agra took the selfie death toll this year to 12, according to the survey conducted by Mashable.com.

There have been only eight deaths resulting from shark attacks worldwide. Four of the selfie deaths this year were caused by falling, while the other victims died after being hit by a train or while attempting dangerous climbs to take the selfie.

Waterton Canyon in Denver, Colorado, had to close because visitors couldn't stop trying to take selfies with the bears, the Daily Mirror reported.And Disney has banned selfies at all its theme parks over safety concerns.

Recently, the Russian Interior Ministry released a brochure warning that selfies “could cost you your life“. “Before taking a selfie, everyone should think about the fact that racing after a high number of `likes' could lead you on a journey to death,“ an aide to Russia's interior minister told Al Jazeera.

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SUHAN, Mangalore

Very sad incident. His work has to be appreciated as he caught hundreds of snakes and left them in forests. But we all know that never to mess with snakes and wild animals, here also he unnecessarily posed for the photographs with a very strong king cobra and when the camera flashed it frightened and bite him. Moreover, after certain age like 60 one should not undertake adventure like snake catching. RIP

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R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

After 60 man still ventures to marry...
What other adventure ..you are talking of Suhan?
Forgot recent case of Diggy..
Many men think..
Darr ke Aage Jeeth Hai...
And go and marry...O.k! After that the less said of 'Jeeth' the better!
Many like this are then found near Jeeth Bar in search of fresh DEW!

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stan, duba

A queen bee will only mate once in her life, though it will be with several males, even as many as fifteen. But after mate queen bee will kill all the male bees. still male bees will take risk and try to mate with queen bees. This is life

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silverfox, USA

I was very sorry to hear about the sad news. However, as any snake handler should know, you hold the head of the snake all the time in such a way that it cannot turn around and bite you. Mr. Bhat momentarily had the lapse that cost his life.
Normally King cobras just hiss at you with threatening open mouth but seldom bites poison is very precious for them and they keep it for prey. It was a very unfortunate incident. May his soul rest in peace.

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B.S. Badarinarayan, Bangalore

very sad to see ,he want to save others life due to crazy for photos person life taken.the king cobra has got power full way of spitting venom if falls on eyes eye sight will go. pray god his soul RIP

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PRADEEP, MANGALORE

KILL THE COBRA NOW......

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john pinto, mangalore/dubai

why to kill cobra?it was walking on its way. any creature doesn't harm human being unless we harm them. cobra did nothing to bhat. bhat went to catch him so its right to defend. every creature has its own right. it must have come there to feed its stomach. what is bhats business there?some king cobras are so poisonous that their breath is also poison.god has not created anything without purpose.if there are no snakes we cannot walk with full of rats around which are dangerous for health. snakes donot spread any disease as rats

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True Indian, kudla

Next time dont leave any snakes on forest . better to leave it near to Mr. Pinto's Home. So when he is asking for someones help tell him the same . I understand your statement that its better not to kill them but think before you comment.

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gireesh, bangalore

PURE ADHIKAPRASANGA...
this is a lesson ...donot mess with innocent animals for your stupid fame and name.

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Robert Pais, Mangalore

I agree it is a lessen. But it is too late for Mr. Bhat. He will not be able to read the comments.
Now a days there are deaths due to selfies and posing for a picture perhaps was a momentary weakness.
Any snake catcher without rapid access to anti-venom is always at risk- picture or no picture!!!!

King Cobra venom even though less potent than smaller cobras, is deadly because of its sheer volume.
Since we have King Cobras in Captivity, why not collect their venom regularly to raise anti venom?

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john pinto, mangalore/dubai

I wonder how he catches snakes? once upon a time I saw an ordinary cobra near my place oh my god forget about catching!!! it was hissing and opening its head wide with anger or fear i dont know. i ran 1 kmt without looking back and i explained the matter at home and at home they made me so scare and i couldn't sleep that whole night, bcoz at home they said the snake has got camera in his eyes and it will some home come and bite you. that incident is still vivid in my memory even today.

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Hubert D'souza, Mangalore Dubai

Govt Must Take Strict Action Against Selfies Those Making Harm To Humans. RIP .

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Af,, Mangaluru

stupid people killed a professional man due to their selfish motive.

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vivek, hirebyle/Abu dhabi

Totally I agree with your comment.....the photographer wanted to become a director....indirectly he become a murderer...

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Raghavendra Navada, KUNDAPURA

ಕೆಲವರಿಗೆ ಸೆಲ್ಫಿ, ಕ್ಯಾಮರಾ ಪೋಸು ಹುಚ್ಚು ಎಷ್ಟಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದರೆ ಸಮಾಜದ ಕೆಲವೊಂದು ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ವಿಪರೀತಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗಲು ಇವುಗಳೇ ಕಾರಣವಾಗಿದೆ

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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai

RIP sir!!

King Cobra's bite potentially pumps in venom of The doses range from 200 to 500 mg and even higher. A bite by a King Cobra can lead to death within thirty minutes. One bite can actually kill approximately 20 men. There are even records of King Cobras that have killed elephants in a few hours. In the context of this, this expert catcher should have taken great precaution!! Looks like posing for pict with the catch led to his nemesis!!!

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Samson Rebello , Kallianpur/Dubai

Rudolf King Cobra never bites any prey which it cannot eat with maximum venom. For it venom is precious. It can control the venom inject. Thats the reason it hiss first to warn, but when danger comes closer it bites with minimum venom. Unless it is really harmed and disturbed it never kills any human being.

Here the dose of poison and Mr. Bhats age also should be considered. RIP Mr. Bhat.

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R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

Moral:
With Your Wife
With Your Hmmmmmmmmmm...
With King Cobra...
Always be ready for the unexpected Hiss and Bite....
This I know-all will agree for they are experienced.
R.I.P. Bhatji....

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R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

I think those who have disagreed have
'Naga Dosha'...
Is it not?

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stan, dubai

Why you compare your wife with King cobra??????

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R.Bhandarkar, Mangaluru

If your wife does not Hiss or Bite
occasionally tell me honestly what does she do?
Sing lullabies always??

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Mangalore Voice, Kavoor

Nowadays lot of people are dying because of selfie and photography. Some time people become crazy to take photographs even if it is dangerous. It may be dangerous places or animals or snakes they think it very easy and die. RIP Bhat.

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Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Mumbai

I heard of a company, that, when it opened their fine chemical factory in Mulund, some 40 years ago, had kept anti-venom injection ready in the first aid box, since the factory was in the midst of nature, with clear instruction to the supervisors to take the snake bitten employee immediately to the nearby hospital along with the relevant injection.
I think this man should have known the consequences of his adventure. RIP to him.

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r.r, managlore

R.I.P. this man also died same like Steve Irwin who was died because of stingray fish.

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stan, dubai

Now a days you can't believe humans and how he believed King Cobra is in control?????

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HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

Snakes & politicians are dangerous...

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Valerian D'souza, Udupi / Mumbai

So sad, a snake catcher saving life expired.
Publicity consciousness, undermined safety consciousness.
Sadly defeat of purpose.

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Valerian vas, Mangalore

Now who will catch cobras

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Langoolacharya., Belman/Washington,DC.

People,

All wild animals are highly unpredictable by nature...so one should be extra careful while dealing with them...its sad such an experienced guy lost his life after catching hundreds of snakes...RIP Prafuldas..

...JH...

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Ranjith Rodrigues, udupi

sad to hear of his demise, but everyone wants to be a hero these days, irrespective of the dangers involved....we see this so often on our roads esp. with bike and bus accidents with reckless drivers.

Am sure the owners of the plantation might have requested a picture of him with the snake, and the poor chap relented, and he got bitten because of a lapse in his judgment...now who will take care of his livelihood? Maybe the owners should pay his family a lumpsum to look after their needs...

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Kashi, Bedra

RIP.

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Hussain, Abudhabi

One small mistake and he had to pay his life ..Really sad
How many lives has been lost due to photography?!!

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Rakshith Naik , Mangalore

R.I.P Sir.

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vivek, hirebyle/Abu dhabi

I heard about this man...he was herpetologist of national geographic reach.....30 years of profession experience.....but finally perfection still lag behind destiny...salute for this man....for untired...no profit...social service to crawd out the fear....R.I.P.....you will be missed....

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Rita, Germany

whoever it is or whatever experts they are,one should be very careful or carry a emergency kit with them when you deal with venomous Reptils.shouldnt go too near to them.Afterall they are wild animals,very venomous,hardly have time to Treatment.Reptil must have felt with lights etc disturbed and bite him.So sorry he himself couldnt help for his life.may his Soul rest in peace.

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SUHAN, Mangalore

Precaution is better than cure. First aid kit will not help for a full bite of king cobra. as its one ion to the body may cause death in 30 seconds

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