Snake rescues 2026.
(Solo and assists.)
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While I have been a part of multiple rescues, these are only the ones I have either managed on my own or been an active assist.
4
Years
371
Rescues
199
Venomous
172
Non-venomous
363. Spectacled Cobra
After a busy 2025, almost a month after my last rescue, this was the first rescue of the year. A small Cobra was found by some support staff behind some stones. Moved it to safety.
14 Jan 26
Medley
365. Rat snake
A small rat snake was moved from a backyard as cats were around.
21 Jan 26
B7, FP
366. Russell’s Viper
Bunch of alarm calls by birds lead Chayant to this beauty. We moved it away from the construction spot.
1 Feb 26
GE Eco park
367. Spectacled Cobra
A 45 minute rescue near Kumbalgodu Post office had a lot of drama. Finally, managed to secure and move it to safety.
2 Feb 26
Kumbalgodu
368. Rat snake
Another small rat snake was moved from under a pot from a resident’s home.
2 Feb 26
C9, FP
369. Russell’s viper
Good to see this species around still. Moved it from near a club house.
13 Feb 26
Club house, Resonance
370. Spectacled Cobra
Got a call from Kumbalgodu for a Cobra near a home. Fortunately, it was hiding under some sheets when I got there. Since there was a bunch of storage items nearby, had to use the tongs to move it to safety.
19 Feb 26
Kumbalgodu
371. Russell’s Kukri
This is a first. It’s taken me 4 years to see a Russell’s Kukri for the first time. The patterns on this one is stunning.
19 Feb 26
C6, Resonance
