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5 places where it is FORBIDDEN to kill snakes in Nigeria

Right here in Nigeria, there are several communities that not only revere snakes, but also observe a tradition of not killing them.
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Snakes are more often than not, regarded as vile creatures.

From time immemorial, they've wielded terror amongst humans with several accounts from history and religious philosophies branding them the ultimate enemy.

This, however, isn't always the case.

In such places, killing snakes often attracts very serious penalties such as human-like funeral rites for the killed snake.

Here are 5 places in Nigeria where killing a snake could land you in plenty of trouble.

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