Started with 26 members , the membership of the society rose to 350 by 2001 .
The society now has about 344 members and is the largest venom - producing center in India with annual sales of over US $15,000 .
Started with 26 members , the membership of the society rose to 350 by 2001 , and the society now has about 344 members and is the largest venom - producing center in India with annual sales of over US $15,000 .