The last snake charmers

An ancient Indian art form doesn't stand the test of time

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Ravi Nath poses for a photograph with a cobra snake.
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(Image credit: (REUTERS/Adnan Abidi)The Saperas were originally known as healers, one of the few clans able to handle deadly snakes and treat bites. Their unique skills lent them a considerable amount of re)

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Jackie Friedman
Jackie Friedman

Jackie Friedman is the assistant photo editor at TheWeek.com. She is a graduate of the photojournalism program at Kent State University and now lives in New York.