Residents of Bijanaur experienced panic due to the discovery of snakes in two different locations. A venomous Rasl viper was found in the temple of the Mahadevpuram colony, and a farmer spotted a huge python about 14 feet long in the village of Uledha.
A forest department team spent about four hours safely catching the python, after which both wild animals were released into the reserved forest area. Snake sightings continue in the Bijanaur district, and the two recent incidents that occurred on Saturday drew attention from residents.
When it became known about the appearance of the venomous Rasl viper in the Mahadevpuram colony temple on Saturday, there was a commotion among local residents. People panicked because such a poisonous snake was found in a place similar to a temple. Following this, the information was passed to the forest department.
Upon receiving the information, the forest department team arrived at the scene and began a careful attempt to catch the snake. After significant effort, the Rasl viper was safely caught and then released into the reserved forest area, away from populated areas.
Regional forest official Mahesh Gautam reported that the Rasl viper is a venomous species, and its size was quite large. He advised people to stay away from such snakes and to be cautious.
The second incident took place in the village of Uledha. On Saturday morning, around seven o'clock, a farmer noticed a giant python in his field. The size of the snake made the farmer and those around him wary. Subsequently, the forest department was notified.
After receiving the information, the team arrived at the scene and began attempts to catch the python. The snake was very heavy and measured about 14 feet in length, which created significant difficulties in restraining it. The forest department team did not give up and continued its efforts. Around eleven in the morning, the python was safely caught after four hours of intense work.
According to regional forest official Mahesh Gautam, the python was about 14 feet long. He also reported that the python had eaten a one-month-old baby.
After completing the rescue operation in both locations, the forest department team released the snakes into the reserved forest area. This allowed both wild animals to be transported to a safe natural environment.
The forest department appealed to the public not to approach, try to catch, or kill the snakes if they appear anywhere. In such cases, they should immediately report it to the forest department. Experts can safely catch the snake with their assistance.
Following these incidents, residents were advised to remain vigilant in fields, homes, and nearby open areas, and instead of risking themselves, to seek help from a trained team upon spotting a snake.