7 yr old snake charmer

Rabiul playing with a python much heavier than his weight.. PHOTO: STAR

His parents want that he will also be a snake charmer like them. So from his childhood, Rabiul is learning how to play with snakes.

His parents take him from place to place while moving like gypsies.

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This correspondent met Rabiul at Nazirerhat a few days back while he was playing with snakes publicly. His father stood beside him. He was playing with a big python as if he had mastery over the art.

When the show was over, Rabiul's father said, "People now a days do not like to enjoy only snakes. They want mystery.

"That a seven years child like Rabiul can play with snakes is mysterious for people. This gives us good income." he added.

The child snake charmer is of ill health. He wears rugged dress. His limbs are covered with dirt.

Rabiul's family is from Faridpur. They are in a group of snake charmers.

His father said they pass days in hardship as income has reduced.