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
415
Rescues
219
Venomous
196
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
411. Common Trinket
An adult Trinket was moved from near a security gate.
25 Aug 26
Gate 3, FP
412. Spectacled Cobra
Climbing a tree may be a first for me. But, all is well that ends well. A good co-ordinated effort made sure that this snake was moved from a free inside a home without any issue.
27 Aug 26
Bluejay
413. Spectacled Cobra
It’s been a while since I tailed a Cobra. Last one was more of a practice. This, I had to tail it before it got away into many possible crevices at this construction site.
31 Aug 26
Construction site, Ochre
414. Streaked Kukri
This tiny one was spotted by a support staff at a basement. Moved it to safety.
1 Sep 26
Basement, Tarana
415. Spectacled Cobra
A tiny, frisky Cobra gave me some workout before I could bottle it from a resident’s backyard.
3 Sep 26
B37, Patterns