Madras Crocodile Bank Trust/Centre for Herpetology

21/05/2026

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17/05/2026

Another year of outreach, rescue, collaboration, and coexistence.

In 2025–26, the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust’s Snake Conservation & Snakebite Mitigation Project conducted 550 outreach programs across 10 states, reaching over 45,000 people through workshops, school programs, films, and awareness sessions. We also trained 400+ snake rescuers across 7 states, distributed rescue kits, and expanded collaborations with NGOs and government departments — thanks to the support of the Arvind Vithal Gandhi Foundation.

This year also saw the launch of the Naagam Initiative in Tamil Nadu, the expansion of the Snake Safety Programme in Madhya Pradesh, consultations in Assam and Meghalaya, and continued assistance for the SERPENT digital platform.

We were also grateful to receive support from to launch SAFE (Snake Awareness for Everyone), a new initiative focused on strengthening NGO networks and collaborative outreach efforts.

Snakebite remains one of the world’s most overlooked public health problems. We believe the real change is possible when communities, scientists, governments, and local experts work together.

16/05/2026

Turning conversation into conservation.
One story at a time...

13/05/2026

Rom Whitaker, thanks for sharing your Lamar-Murphy h**p photo series! Fantastic photos that we wouldn't get to see otherwise!
In this particular set of photos, we see....

08/05/2026

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05/05/2026

Shout out to all our incredible adopters.
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03/05/2026

For 35 incredible years, , Keeper Nagarathinnam (Payinthy) has been the heartbeat of our crocodile family at Madras Crocodile Bank. With every careful feeding, every watchful eye, and every story shared, he has safeguarded our scaly wonders and inspired generations.

We gathered yesterday to wish Keeper Payinthy all the best for his retirement. He spoke about his rigorous training on croc handling with Rom, and how he learned and applied new information as he went along.

All the best Payinthy Anna; enjoy some well-deserved rest and good times with your grandchildren! Your legacy roars on forever.

01/05/2026

29/04/2026

A painted stork admires the gharial in pen 13. More and more Birders come to the Croc Bank to observe and photograph the avian fauna, leaving the crocs resentful.

27/04/2026

Come face-to-face with the wild at the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust.

From mighty crocodiles to fascinating reptiles, every visit is a step into the world of conservation, education, and discovery. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, a curious explorer, or just looking for a unique day out. This is your sign to visit!

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