Mumbai: 8-foot Indian rat snake rescued from Mulund housing society

Indian rat snake inside the residential society in Mulund. Pic credits/ RAWW

Amid the heavy rain showers lashing parts of Mumbai, an 8-foot-long Indian rat snake created a panicking situation. The unexpected visit of the snake in the residential premises prompted a swift call to the Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW).

As reported, the Indian rat snake was seen entering the electric meter room of a housing society at Veena Nagar in Mulund West. Acting swiftly on the information, Kunal Thakkar from Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare reached the location and safely rescued the reptile.

After the snake was safely rescued by Kunal Thakkar, it was medically examined by Dr. Kirti Sathe. After a thorough medical examination, the non-venomous reptile was released back to its natural habitat in coordination with the Forest Department.

Pawan Sharma, Founder and President of RAWW, noted that "The snake was suspected to be displaced due to heavy rains, which is quite common in the suburban areas sharing space with the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Citizens have learnt the way of coexistence over the years and opt for a safe rescue and rehab rather than eliminating snakes by taking matters into their own hands, sending a positive message to society at large.