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Vyas, T.P. and M. Vyas, 1999. Keeping snakes for research in captivity., Nai Dunia, August14, 1999, pp.8.Vyas, T.P. and M. Vyas, 1999. Snake bite treatment - Precautions for snake bite victims intreatment. Nai Dunia, August 14, 1999, pp.9.Any other information:Exhibitions in schools and colleges organized for awareness of snakes, their importance,saving human beings against snake bite, first aid, snake bite treatment and also on nature,environment and wildlife conservation.Dr. Raju V. VyasDate of Birth: 18-08-1958 Sex: Male Occupation:Correspondence:Sayaji Baug Zoo, Vadodara, Gujarat 390 018, INDIAPhone: Res: 0265 481066, 791198; Off: 794974 Fax: 0265 433060Research Interest: -Ph.D. in reptile studies:“Studies on some snakes (Ophidia: Reptilia) of Gujarat state, India” – Bhavnagar University,Bhavnagar, Gujarat , 1995. Guide – Dr. B. H. Patel.Guiding/guided students in reptile studies: -Species/group of special Interest: Ecology, captive breeding, taxonomy, nature education,conservation.Projects:-Captive populations of reptiles maintained: Python molurus, Geochelone elegans andKachuga tecta.Publications:Vyas, R. & N. Vyas, 1985. Mating behavior in garden lizard or blood sucker Calotis versicolorDaudin J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 82(1): 213-214.Young common sand boa (Eryx conicus: Schiender) swallowing barred wolf snake double itslength. J. Bombay nat. Hist. Soc. 82(2): 424.Extension of the range of Dumeril's black headed snake Sibynophis subpunctatus.Hamadryad. 11(3): 24.A list of the snake of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat state. J. Bombay nat. Hist. Soc. 84(1): 227-230.1987. Snake collection data from Bhavnagar city, city, Gujarat for 1984. Hamadryad. 12(1):3-4.