#WorldSnakeDay Thread on Busting some Myths associated with Snakes Myth-1: * Some snakes are shapeshifters (इच्छाधारी) Facts: * NO * Only on Idiot box or Movies Myth-2 * Snakes are revengeful, hv photographic memory * If you kill a snake, its partner traces you Facts * Snake's brain/memory is not so developed. * Snakes do not pair for life. * When you kill a snake it may expel its scent from anal opening, which may attract nearby snake. Myth-3: Snakes guard old treasure. Fact: Old crumbling houses are ideal for snakes as they find hiding places & food (rats, mice). Earlier, people often buried their wealth. It could be a possibility that a snake and the hidden wealth were unearthed together, giving this image. Myth-4: Snakes can hypnotize. Fact: Snakes appear to stare, as they do not have eyelids and cannot blink. Myth-5: Snakes dance to the music of बीन/पुंगी Facts: * Snakes lack outer ear, so they can't hear properly. {But they have inner ear, can sense vibrations.}