South Delhi man finds python in his car, team from Wildlife SOS rescues it

According to the officials from the NGO, the team assessed the situation in the presence of the police and forest officials.

“The trained team members then went under the car to locate the snake which had entered the engine area by this time. The 6-foot-long snake, identified as an Indian rock python, was then carefully extricated,” the NGO said in a statement. It took around 30 minutes to remove the snake.

Kartick Satyanarayan, co-founder and CEO, Wildlife SOS, said, “Such incidents indicate how urbanisation is modifying habitats for species and elbowing them into corners, leaving no space for them. In this case, the snake found itself with no options but to get inside a car. Thankfully, the car owner was kind enough to contact Wildlife SOS and was patient while we rescued the snake. We have to be able to coexist with other creatures.”

Wasim Akram, deputy director, special projects, Wildlife SOS, said, “The Indian rock python is often mistaken to be dangerous because of its size. In reality, pythons are harmless and non-venomous. They are poached for their skin, meat and body parts.”

Wildlife SOS can be contacted on its hotline 9871963535 for assistance.