The residents immediately informed snake rescuer Kaushal Dubey, who safely rescued the reptile and released it back into the wild; according to Dubey, the snake might have entered the house while following a rat
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An Indian rat snake was spotted moving along an iron rod below the roof of a house in Aarey Milk Colony on Sunday night. The residents immediately informed snake rescuer Kaushal Dubey, who safely rescued the reptile and released it back into the wild.
According to Dubey, the snake might have entered the house while following a rat.
“While returning from work on Sunday evening, I was called to rescue a rat snake stuck above a ceiling inside a house. After reaching the spot, I realised it may have entered while following a rat. The rat snake was safely rescued and released into the wild. Such human-wildlife interactions remind us to respect wildlife and always seek trained help instead of harming these harmless creatures, which play an important role in the ecosystem by controlling the population of rodents,” Dubey said.
8-foot Indian rat snake rescued from Mulund housing society
Earlier, in July, 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 entered 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.
In February, a rare Ornate Flying Snake (Chrysopelea ornata) was rescued by a wildlife welfare association NGO in the Dahanu region of Maharashtra. The snake, which is native to southern Maharashtra, is believed to have travelled to Dahanu via a brick truck from the same region.
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