Fangs of Snake (Sarpadangstra): A Literary Study

Snakes are the most commonly experienced creature by the human society. There are many incidences of bite by the snakes resulting in a number of problems including death. Snakes bite usually due to (1) fear, (2) being injured, (3) for self protection and (4) to use the substance as food. In all circumstances the main weapon used by the snakes is the fangs (Dangstra). Though not in all situations, when snakes bite, poison is injected through the modified teeth (Fangs that can be closely co-related with Dangstra mentioned in the Ayurvedic classics). A study of the Ayurvedic classics to explore the concept on the fangs is considered by the author important and time tested.