# 🐍 Snakebite Treatment vs Traditional Rituals — Where Should the Line Be? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Tags:** explore, biotechnology, medical, pharmacy, futuredoctors\ **Created:** [September 3, 2026, 5:40am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/snakebite-treatment-vs-traditional-rituals-where-should-the-line-be/23078 "2026-09-03T05:40:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![subhamahes98](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/subhamahes98/32/4619_2.png) [@subhamahes98](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/subhamahes98)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 5:40am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/snakebite-treatment-vs-traditional-rituals-where-should-the-line-be/23078/1 "2026-09-03T05:40:41Z")
# **Snakebite Patient Subjected to ‘Tantra-Mantra’ Ritual at Bihar Hospital During Antivenom Treatment** A woman receiving treatment for a snakebite at a hospital in **Madhepura, Bihar** , was reportedly subjected to a **‘tantra-mantra’ ritual** inside the hospital while her medical treatment continued. Her condition later stabilised after receiving **28 vials of antivenom**. The incident raises questions about **medical awareness, traditional beliefs, patient safety, and the importance of timely evidence-based treatment** in snakebite emergencies. • Why do traditional beliefs still influence snakebite treatment? • How can healthcare professionals improve awareness about proper snakebite first aid? • Should traditional practices be allowed alongside emergency medical treatment? 👉 **Read the full article:** > **[Snakebite Patient Subjected to ‘Tantra-Mantra’ Ritual at Bihar Hospital...](https://www.medboundtimes.com/india/bihar-snakebite-patient-tantra-mantra-madhepura-hospital)** > > Madhepura, September 1, 2026: A 35-year-old woman who was receiving treatment for a snakebite at Madhepura Sardar Hospital in Bihar was allegedly subjected to a **What are your thoughts on this incident?** MBH/AB ---
**Author:** ![sumana](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/sumana/32/5786_2.png) [@sumana](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/sumana)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 7:41am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/snakebite-treatment-vs-traditional-rituals-where-should-the-line-be/23078/2 "2026-09-03T07:41:16Z")
After a snakebite proper medical treatment should be started immediately. This incident happened in Bihar, where some people living in or near tribal areas may strongly believe that tantra mantras rituals can help before seeking medical treatment. Education and awareness are essential to reduce such blind beliefs. Hospitals should also ensure that such rituals are not allowed during emergency medical treatment. ---
**Author:** ![Vaishnavi\_13](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/vaishnavi_13/32/5780_2.png) [@Vaishnavi\_13](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Vaishnavi_13)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 7:44am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/snakebite-treatment-vs-traditional-rituals-where-should-the-line-be/23078/3 "2026-09-03T07:44:58Z")
Snakebite treatment should always remain evidence-based. This incident highlights the need to ensure that traditional practices do not interfere with or delay timely medical intervention, especially when antivenom and supportive care can be lifesaving. ---
**Author:** ![Riddhi\_1987](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/riddhi_1987/32/5791_2.png) [@Riddhi\_1987](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Riddhi_1987)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/snakebite-treatment-vs-traditional-rituals-where-should-the-line-be/23078/4 "2026-09-03T14:01:03Z")
I also heard that most of villagers go towards a baba for Tantra -Mantra instead of going towards hospital. This delay puts patients life at risk. There should be an education drive at village regarding snack bite and better availability of quick medical facilities. ---
**Author:** ![Sampada.2](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/sampada.2/32/5783_2.png) [@Sampada.2](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Sampada.2)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/snakebite-treatment-vs-traditional-rituals-where-should-the-line-be/23078/5 "2026-09-05T02:42:49Z")
Glad the patient survived. I understand this happened as there could be more of tribal population around and sometimes you cannot deny such rituals just to keep everyone satisfied. Still, hospitals should avoid such unscientific practices from emergency wards. Accurate medical care should be a priority. ---
**Author:** ![Sana1](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/sana1/32/5775_2.png) [@Sana1](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Sana1)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 8:18am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/snakebite-treatment-vs-traditional-rituals-where-should-the-line-be/23078/6 "2026-09-05T08:18:04Z")
I think its not only in Bihar only, there are many villages or places where people still believe in these myths and Tantra-Mantra. They do not have proper knowledge about the underlying medical treatment and they don’t even understand that how dangerous the situation could be if they will not get the right medical treatment at right, this is all because of lack of knowledge and awareness. In areas like these this is very important to make people understand the importance of medical science and make them aware. ---
**Author:** ![Shanmu](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/shanmu/32/5086_2.png) [@Shanmu](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Shanmu)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/snakebite-treatment-vs-traditional-rituals-where-should-the-line-be/23078/7 "2026-09-09T17:48:19Z")
Ritual is ok but mixing ritual with health science is stupidity