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Snake charming

Snake charming is when people play music or move their bodies in a certain way to make snakes do tricks. A snake charmer uses different kinds of snakes, such as cobras, and plays music or makes sounds with an instrument called a flute. This makes the snake move and sway with the rhythm of the music.

The snake charmer may also hold the snake or touch it in a certain way to make it do what they want. However, it's important to know that this is not a safe thing to do, and snakes should not be handled in this way.

Unfortunately, snake charming is not a nice thing to do for the snakes. It can actually be dangerous for both the snake and the person doing it. The snakes are often kept in small containers, and they can get hurt or stressed out from being constantly handled and transported.

In many places, snake charming is illegal because it's not a humane way to treat animals. Instead, we should let snakes live in their natural habitats and appreciate them from a safe distance.
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