Hot Water, Insecticide Or Glue Traps Used To Abuse, Kill Snakes In Singapore: Acres

CRUELTY TO OUR SNAKES: ON EDUCATION & ENFORCEMENT

This is only the tip of the iceberg as the actual scale of abuse here is not known, said Acres co-chief executive Anbarasi Boopal, popularly known as Anbu.

“There is no accurate data available as the snakes, in most cases, have already been killed, and people do not call Acres but just dispose of the body.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/full-scale-of-snake-abuse-not-known-reports-to-acres-nparks-just-tip-of-the-iceberg

“Sadly, it is not uncommon to come across snakes that were sprayed with insecticides, stepped on, crushed with a broom, or had hot water poured on them, resulting in injuries or death,” she said, adding that such actions occur due to fear and ignorance.

Ms Anbu said: “We do have strong legislation for wildlife protection. However, when it comes to cases involving cruelty to snakes, the perception that snakes are ‘dangerous’ appears to take precedence over the suffering they go through.

“We need to change this. If you compare the suffering of an abused cat and dog to that of a snake, it is the same. All of them feel pain. So, it is the responsibility of individuals to be aware of our own native wildlife and (what) etiquette to follow.”

A simple google search will reveal TWO 24-hour hotlines for wildlife-related situations. Additionally, some tips to allay any unfound fears on reptiles:

www.ourwildneighbours.sg

https://bit.ly/ACRESCoexistenceHandbookVol1

#OurWildNeighboursSG

#SgWildlife

#ACRESSingapore

#AnimalCruelty



Cruelty to snakes follows fears that they are “dangerous”, and takes precedence over their suffering. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/full-scale-of-snake-a..

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