Snake Bites & Pregnancy: Myth or Reality? Unraveling Ancient Beliefs & Science

• Traditional Indian belief: snakes do not bite pregnant women, rooted in cultural and folk wisdom.
• Hindu tradition reveres snakes as Naga Devata and views pregnancy as a sacred stage, symbolizing creation.
• Puranas depict snakes as divine powers (Vishnu on Shesha Naga, Shiva with Vasuki) and pregnant women as embodiments of power.
• Astrology links snakes to Rahu-Ketu, suggesting a positive energy field around pregnant women repels negative influences.
• Scientific perspective: no evidence snakes recognize pregnancy; bites depend on perceived threat, not maternal status. Caution is crucial.