Life as a snake farmer in eastern China is a mixed bag. But Fang Yin and his wife Yang Xiaoxia no longer worry about one of the reptiles sinking its deadly fangs into their ankles or arms – both have been bitten numerous times.
“At first I was afraid, and thought they were gross, but now I’m used to all this,” Fang said.
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