13 July,2026 04:11 PM IST | Thane | Ranjeet Jadhav
After the rescue, the python was released into its natural habitat in consultation with the Forest Department. Pic/WWA
A 6.5-foot-long Indian rock python was rescued from a construction site in Balkum area Thane West in Maharashtra, after workers spotted the snake hiding beneath a pile of rocks.
The rescue was carried out on Sunday by the Wildlife Welfare Association (WWA), which received a call from construction workers after they noticed the reptile taking shelter at the site.
WWA rescuer Shivam Dubey reached the location and carefully searched the area before locating the python concealed beneath the rocky debris.
The rescue team removed the rocks with care and safely rescued the snake without causing it any injury.
After the rescue, the python was released into its natural habitat in consultation with the Forest Department.
Wildlife experts said the rescue was carried out following standard procedures to ensure the safety of both the animal and the public.
According to wildlife rescuers, Indian rock pythons are commonly seen in Thane during the monsoon season.
The species is mainly nocturnal and usually spends the daytime hidden in dense vegetation, rocky crevices and other sheltered places.
However, increasing urban development and the loss of natural habitats have resulted in more snakes entering residential and construction areas.
The Wildlife Welfare Association said it has rescued nearly 10 Indian rock pythons from different parts of Thane over the past two months.
The rescued snakes have included both juvenile and adult pythons, reflecting the growing interaction between expanding urban development and local wildlife.
Wildlife rescuers have urged residents to avoid disturbing snakes if spotted and to contact authorised rescue organisations for assistance.
