What is snake venom doping and why is Elvish Yadav accused of it?

By- Srushti sharma

Drug abusers are increasingly using snakebite and venom at rave parties these days.

It provides stimulation like cocaine and morphine, snakebite has a stimulating effect.

A study by the 'National Institutes Of Health' on 'Snake Venom Use As A Substitute For Opioids' concluded that derivatives from reptiles such as snakes, reptiles, and scorpions

The snakes selected are from slum snake charmers or nomadic tribesmen.

Method of getting a snake bite

Serotonin, bradykinin, peptides, and prostaglandins are released when venom combines with human blood, producing a tranquil and hypnotic psychoactive effect.

Although the psychotropic effects of snake bites vary from person to person, they are often comparable to those of morphine.

Post-snake bite symptoms

Lethargy, blurred vision, giddiness, drowsiness, dizziness, severe lasting euphoria, and an intense state of alertness are some of the symptoms that follow a snake bite.

The Noida police had stormed a rave party on Thursday, November 2.

The case involving Elvish Yadav

In addition to five cobras, one python, two two-headed snakes, and one rat snake, they also found 20 millilitres of snake venom.

Elvish's name was included in the FIR along with the names of the five individuals who were arrested in relation to the party.

It is rumoured that a lot of cobras are murdered for their venom, which is then transported to Delhi and the surrounding areas to be used at rave events.