Snake rescues 2026. (Part 2)

(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

409

Rescues

216

Venomous

193

Non-venomous

401. Anamalai Wolf Snake

A resident was spooked to see a snake slither behind a mirror in their verandah early morning. They initially thought it to be a krait but it turned out to be a Wolf Snake. Moved it outside the community.

18 Jul 26
B30, Patterns

402. Common Trinket

Second rescue call from Kengeri metro station. This time it was a harmless small Trinket.

18 Jul 26
Kengeri Metro Station

403. Spectacled Cobra

This adult Cobra had to be dug out from the entrance of a community. Took some work by Chayant. Moved it safely.

20 Jul 26
Motif entrance

404. Spectacled Cobra

A small Cobra was hiding in a bush. Took a little time to find it and move it to safety.

23 Jul 26
ABSF

405. Checkered Keelback

I woke up to a calm Saturday and little did I know what’s in store today. This was the first of the 4 rescues in 4 hours I did. It was moved from the Carpentry unit.

8 Aug 26
GE Carpentry unit

406. Rat snake

Got a call from Attiguppe Metro station. It was 10 stops from where I live. Turned out to be a young rat snake chilling with commuters on the first floor. Moved it to safety.

8 Aug 26
Metro Station, Attiguppe

407. Rat snake

Another young rat snake inside a kid’s shoe. Gave me a bad bite while taking it out.

8 Aug 26
B45, Patterns

408. Checkered Keelback

This involved some work. Cleaning and gymnastics to be specific. In an under construction site, 3 levels underground is where I had to dig this small keelback out from.

8 Aug 26
Octave

409. Rat snake

Moved this adult rat snake from a backyard.

9 Aug 26
M7, Medley