# Man bitten by snake, bit the snake twice in return causing the snakes death

> In Bihar, railway worker Santosh Lohar was bitten by a snake while preparing to sleep after a day of work. In a desperate attempt to counteract the venom, he bit the snake back, a local myth believed to reverse the veno…

Published: 2026-09-16 · Desk: News · Source: Hindustan Times

In Bihar, railway worker Santosh Lohar was bitten by a snake while preparing to sleep after a day of work. In a desperate attempt to counteract the venom, he bit the snake back, a local myth believed to reverse the venom's effect. The snake died, and Lohar's colleagues rushed him to Rajauli subdivision hospital. Dr. Satish Chandra Sinha treated Lohar, who was kept overnight and discharged the next day. The incident, reported by the Times of India, highlights the quick response by Lohar's colleagues and the effective medical care that saved his life.

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