Snakes draw extreme reactions.
Those who view them in perspective, recognise that they are vital links in the natural balance of creatures. In a bid to remove misconceptions about the reptiles, the Madras Snake Park Trust has brought out two posters along with a booklet on these reptiles. Funds for the project were provided by the Union Ministry of Human Resources Development. Developed and designed by the Trust, the posters depict and highlight the features of the common snakes of Chennai. The world over 2,750 species of snakes are found of which 244 are found in India.