Remedies from venomous snakes have been in use since late 1800s. Recent developments in
homeopathy enable us to identify words and gestures used by people requiring remedies from
these snakes. However, some individuals appear to require snake remedies without presenting any hint of the ferocious energy and immense physical power of these snakes. Will remedies from venomous snakes still benefit them? Or do they need remedies made from nonvenomous snakes? These questions led Dr. Vatsala Sperling to study the nonvenomous snakes belonging to Colubridae family. A comparison of their natural behavior and survival strategies with these aspects of the venomous snakes leads the author to understand their unique expertise –mimicry. She explores the place of snakes in the periodic table of animals, and shows how mimicking bigger, and venomous snakes help the Colubrids attain self-protection. Repertorization in six example cases from her practice points to venomous snakes. However, focusing on the words, energy and gestures used by clients in the clinical setting, leads her to differentiate between venomous and nonvenomous snakes, and choose remedies from nonvenomous snakes. Five different species of nonvenomous Colubrid snakes, Cyclagras, Elaphe, Lampropeltis, Natrix and Thamnophis sp. are described in detail with regards to their general, maternal, predatory, and anti-predatory behavior. The outcome after taking the indicated nonvenomous snake remedies shows the effectiveness of the remedy choice. Identifying and including nonvenomous snake remedies in your own practice could enable you to help a larger number of your clients who express themes of snake remedies.