A six-foot-long Indian rock python was rescued by the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit from a house in Sainik Farms. The snake was found to be in good health and was released back to its natural habitat.
A distress call was received on the Wildlife SOS 24-hour rescue helpline (9871963535) about the presence of a python in Sainik Farms. The snake had wandered into a farmhouse, causing panic among the occupants. A team comprising two expert snake rescuers was promptly dispatched to the location.
After ensuring that the family was at a safe distance from the snake, the team managed to successfully rescue the reptile. Indian rock python is a large non-venomous species found in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act-1972, and is listed under Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna.
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Suraj, a member of the rescue team, said, “. The snake was in the garden, so we requested everyone to clear the area as a safety precaution. We managed to carefully lure the large constrictor into a safe transport container.”
Geeta Seshamani, co-founder of Wildlife SOS, said, “Although non-venomous, a python’s bite can be injurious so one has to be careful while carrying out such rescue operations. We believe that the snake had wandered out of the neighbouring forest, which is its natural habitat.”