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Snake Charmer at Galle Face - Snake charming is the practice of hypnotising a snake by playing an instrument. The practice is most common in India, though other Asian nations such as Sri Lanka also sees its share of performers. Many snake charmers live a wandering existence, visiting towns and villages on market days and during festivals. With a few rare exceptions, however, they typically make every effort to keep themselves from harm's way. For one, the charmer typically sits out of biting range, and his animal is sluggish and reluctant to attack anyway

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Snake Charmer at Galle Face - Snake charming is the practice of hypnotising a snake by playing an instrument. The practice is most common in India, though other Asian nations such as Sri Lanka also sees its share of performers. Many snake charmers live a wandering existence, visiting towns and villages on market days and during festivals. With a few rare exceptions, however, they typically make every effort to keep themselves from harm's way. For one, the charmer typically sits out of biting range, and his animal is sluggish and reluctant to attack anyway