AGRA: A nearly 8 foot long Indian Rock Python was found inside the Department of Mechanical Studies at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Management (HITM) located on National Highway 2 (Agra-Mathura Highway). The snake was rescued safely by the Wildlife SOS team and is currently kept under observation.A late night distress call on the Wildlife SOS 24 hour helpline alerted the organisation’s rapid response unit to the presence of a large python inside the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Management (HITM) campus. The reptilian visitor was spotted in the Department of Mechanical Studies workshop by the night guards. They immediately reported the incident to college administration, who in turn contacted Wildlife SOS team for help.A trained snake rescuer from the wildlife conservation NGO rushed to the campus with necessary rescue equipment in hand. After ensuring that all the potential escape routes were blocked off, he transferred the python in to a safe transport carrier.Dharmendra Kumar, Fire and Safety Officer, HITM, said, “The security staff was shocked to discover the large python in the premises. We have had similar incidents in the past for and contacted Wildlife SOS. Their team arrived quickly and rescued the python with efficiency.”Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS said, “Wildlife SOS has carried out several rescues from Hindustan Institute of Technology and Management, as the sprawling campus is located very close to Keetham Lake and the Sur Sarovar Bird Sanctuary which is home to a variety of wildlife species mainly birds, reptiles, deer and antelopes. It is essential that we remain sensitive to the presence of wild animals and learn to co-exist.”“Indian Rock Pythons ( Python molurus ) are very often mistaken to be dangerous because of their size and face extreme threat due to prevalent misunderstanding and ignorance among public. Not many people are aware that pythons are non-venomous, and these reptiles often get killed when they venture into human surroundings,” Baiju Raj MV, Director Conservation Projects, Wildlife SOS said.The Python is currently kept under observation and soon will be released back in to its natural habitat.

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