NAVI MUMBAI: An 8 feet long Indian rock python was rescued from a drainage tank in Rabale MIDC on Thursday night by means of the wooded area officials and animal activists, after some residents had noticed it and referred to as the authorities for lend a hand.
The python was reportedly dehydrated and distressed on the time of rescue, and subsequently was given first aid by means of the animal rights teams, Plant & Animals Welfare Society - Mumbai (PAWS-Mumbai) and Amma Care Foundation (ACF) crew.
"We had received a call from a local, Amit Shah, informing us about the python in distress. Our volunteers Siddesh Thavre and Sandip Mhapralkar immediately rushed to the spot and rescued the reptile," mentioned Sunish Subramanian, honorary Wildlife Warden of Mumbai City and founder of the NGO, PAWS-Mumbai.
Added Nisha Kunju, "The python was then taken to the PAWS-Mumbai ACF honorary wildlife veterinarian, Dr Manish Pingle, for examination. The Range Forest Officer, Thane, was also informed about the same as well."
The rescued Indian rock python, weighing eight.five kg, was examined by means of the vet who discovered it to be critically dehydrated. "I have advised to rehydrate the python with oral electrolyte fluids till its recovery," mentioned Dr Pingle.
Post rehydration, the python might be launched in its herbal habitat with the steerage of wooded area officials.
For the uninitiated, the Indian rock python is protected beneath Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and this can be a non-venomous snake. It is characterized by means of a stout body with easy, shiny scales.
Added Subramanian, "If any snake is seen in your vicinity, don’t harm it. Immediately call a snake rescue team and keep a watch on the snake till the team arrives. Don’t disturb the snake by making sounds or crowding around it. PAWS-Mumbai ACF Rescue Helpline +91 9833480388 can be reached. Remember, wild animals only attack in fear or when provoked."
The python was reportedly dehydrated and distressed on the time of rescue, and subsequently was given first aid by means of the animal rights teams, Plant & Animals Welfare Society - Mumbai (PAWS-Mumbai) and Amma Care Foundation (ACF) crew.
"We had received a call from a local, Amit Shah, informing us about the python in distress. Our volunteers Siddesh Thavre and Sandip Mhapralkar immediately rushed to the spot and rescued the reptile," mentioned Sunish Subramanian, honorary Wildlife Warden of Mumbai City and founder of the NGO, PAWS-Mumbai.
Added Nisha Kunju, "The python was then taken to the PAWS-Mumbai ACF honorary wildlife veterinarian, Dr Manish Pingle, for examination. The Range Forest Officer, Thane, was also informed about the same as well."
The rescued Indian rock python, weighing eight.five kg, was examined by means of the vet who discovered it to be critically dehydrated. "I have advised to rehydrate the python with oral electrolyte fluids till its recovery," mentioned Dr Pingle.
Post rehydration, the python might be launched in its herbal habitat with the steerage of wooded area officials.
For the uninitiated, the Indian rock python is protected beneath Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and this can be a non-venomous snake. It is characterized by means of a stout body with easy, shiny scales.
Added Subramanian, "If any snake is seen in your vicinity, don’t harm it. Immediately call a snake rescue team and keep a watch on the snake till the team arrives. Don’t disturb the snake by making sounds or crowding around it. PAWS-Mumbai ACF Rescue Helpline +91 9833480388 can be reached. Remember, wild animals only attack in fear or when provoked."
Navi Mum: Dehydrated Indian rock python rescued
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