Snake rescues 2025.
(Solo and assists.)
For previous sets, click here.
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.
40
Months
312
Rescues
175
Venomous
137
Non-venomous
301. Spectacled Cobra
Saved this tiny Cobra from a cat attack. Initially, we thought it was dead, but thankfully, no visible injuries. Released nearby.
8 Jun 25
R46, Resonance
302. Russell’s Viper
I was delighted to see the first baby Viper of the season. But, found it stuck with a tape. Managed to take the tape out without hurting it too much.
9 Jun 25
Basement, Motif
303. Spectacled Cobra
Now this was a rescue. And how. Got a call from a factory in Kumbalgodu about a snake being stuck on glue. Yeah. Glue-mat! Between Chayant and I, we managed to release this helpless young one to safety.
9 Jun 25
Kewal Industries
304. Spectacled Cobra
A young Cobra was found by construction workers at the site. While it was a straightforward rescue, there was not enough room to play with in that closed space.
13 Jun 25
Construction site, Octave
305. Striped Keelback
This rescue was no big deal. The fun part was that I ended up speaking in almost all the languages I know.
13 Jun 25
Construction site, Octave
306. Anamalai Wolf Snake
Yet another snake was rescued from a cat attack.
13 Jun 25
Basement, Mosaic
307. Spectacled Cobra
Athletes at ABSF were in for a surprise with this visitor. Easy rescue and release.
16 Jun 25
ABSF
308. Green Vine Snake
Always fun to get these guys. Did you know that these are also called Judgemental Shoelace?
Unlike the vertical slit pupils found in other snakes, green vine snakes have a horizontal, keyhole-shaped pupil. Their eyes are positioned in a way that allows them to see with both eyes simultaneously, providing them with excellent depth perception and accuracy. The binocular vision, helps them accurately judge distances and strike prey with precision.
This horizontal pupil shape is unique among snakes and resembles a person narrowing their eyes. Add to their long slender body, they’ve earned the nickname “judgmental shoelace”.
17 Jun 25
Resonance gate
309. Russell’s Viper
Second little one for the season. But this one had attitude. I have never seen a Viper hiss so much. During the rescue, for about 20 minutes, it hissed even with no provocation. During the release, it refused to move like most snakes do. Had to manually uncoil for it to start moving to freedom.
20 Jun 25
ABSF
310. Russell’s Viper
We were called about 30-odd kms from where we are to this village, Bhachenahatti, for what was initially thought to be a Python. Turned out to be a well-fed Russell’s viper. Spent a good 15 minutes post that explaining to them about snakes and their importance. One particular individual was keen on killing it. Had to explain why we shouldn’t. This is the furthest we have had to drive for a rescue to date.
Total distance covered: 65 kms. Total time: 3 hours.
24 Jun 25
Bhachenahatti village
311. Spectacled Cobra
Five days earlier, we were called for possibly the same snake. Looks like this was its hiding spot. This time around, I had to pretty much dig it out.
25 Jun 25
Octave
312. Spectacled Cobra
Baby Cobra was at a construction site. With small crevices for it to hide, it took a little bit of back and forth before bottling it.