India, Nov. 2 -- For generations, an unusual belief has circulated in several communities: snakes supposedly lose their eyesight when they come close to a pregnant woman. Some people even claim that snakes become temporarily blind after seeing a pregnant woman or sensing her presence. But is there any scientific truth behind this mysterious belief, or is it simply an old tale passed down through generations?

The idea is certainly intriguing, especially because snakes have long been associated with myths, traditional beliefs and superstitions. However, when science enters the picture, the explanation becomes quite different. There is no scientific evidence that snakes go blind near pregnant women. To understand where this belief may have ...