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Group Rescues Snakes From Witchcraft Rituals in Kenya
Deutsche Welle ^ | 12/2 | Andrew Wasike

Posted on 12/07/2021 1:22:22 AM PST by nickcarraway

Some Kenyans see snakes as cursed, and so poach and capture them for witchcraft rituals. A group has been rescuing the reptiles, helping scientists conduct important biological research.

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In Kenya, snakes are considered cursed. Reptiles are poached, with rare animals captured by sorcerers and used in rituals. Those recovered are brought to Nairobi's Snake Park zoo.


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1 posted on 12/07/2021 1:22:22 AM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

How heroic. What the world needs now is more contented, well-fed snakes. Snakes that no longer need live in fear of witch doctors using them for magic ceremonies. Fight on./s


2 posted on 12/07/2021 1:56:28 AM PST by Eleutheria5 (Buck Foe Jiden!)
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To: nickcarraway

Too late; Obama already got elected.


3 posted on 12/07/2021 2:29:23 AM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: nickcarraway

What about the Kenyan Obama snake?


4 posted on 12/07/2021 3:35:46 AM PST by GrandJediMasterYoda (As long as Hillary Clinton remains free, the USA will never have equal justice under the law)
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To: nickcarraway; Salamander

Snake PING


5 posted on 12/07/2021 5:33:07 AM PST by dayglored ("Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.")
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To: dayglored

Evil heathen freaks are sick in the head.


6 posted on 12/07/2021 6:45:59 AM PST by Salamander ("Salamander has barbaric tendencies" /Gundog)
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