In a dramatic wildlife rescue operation, a 12-foot-long King Cobra successfully rescued from the Staff Quarters of Assam University by the Barak Valley Wildlife Division’s rescue team on Saturday afternoon. caused panic among the local residents in the residential area, especially with children around nearby.
Panic In A Residential Area
The huge King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) had slithered into the tin-roofed terrace that was part of the university quarters, and given the locals’ concerns for safety, they immediately called the wildlife officials for assistance.
Quick Response by the Rescue Team in Assam University
The rescue was conducted by notable snake rescuer Trikal Chakrabarty, along with Manas Jyoti Pegu from the Barak Valley Wildlife Division. Once the team received the emergency call, they moved quickly to the area in order to locate and subsequently remove the snake from under the tin roof. “It took us about two hours to control the situation. The snake was using the tin roofing for shelter. So, the type of roofing made it a more complex situation,” said Trikal Chakrabarty.
Safety Measures Taken
A secure designated area was set up by the team’s efforts, with assistance from locals to ensure that bystanders and especially children would remain at a safe distance while the team conducted the rescue. The team had to exercise extreme caution to ensure that neither the reptile nor any of the surrounding people harmed in the process of capturing the snake.
Awareness Talk After
Rescue After the team was successful in rescuing the snake, they conducted an awareness talk with the locals who had gathered.
They explained the ecological importance of King Cobras, their role in controlling other snake populations, and the necessity of coexistence and conservation.
King Cobra Recapture and Release
The rescued adult King Cobra, the world’s longest venomous snake, safely released back into its natural forest habitat away from human presence according to wildlife protocol.
Protected Species Under Wildlife Legislation –
The King Cobra species is classified under the Wildlife Protection Act of India as a Schedule II species, which protects it in law. Encounters with these sorts of species underscore the importance of The preservation of habitat and interactions between humans and wildlife.
