About The Snake Cell

The Snake Cell – a self-funded nature conservation project, is a unique natural history feature of the Tri-City (Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula). Almost, everyone adores its team and efforts for nature conservation and has won laurels from the denizens of the Tri-City. In fact, it has added a new chapter in the natural history scenario of India. The Snake Cell is a leading example of selfless service, devotion and passion for nature conservation education. The Snake Cell, a fledgling establishment, was commissioned on the World Environment Day in 1998, at Chandigarh to disseminate vital information on the subject `Snakes and Snakebite’ and about the role of snakes in maintaining ecological balance. It also helps to dispel the myths, fear and hatred which people have for these useful animals. Also, educating people about the prevention of snakebite, emergencies arising from snakebite and the management of snakebite victim and first-aid , which is very vital for the treatment.