more-in A 4-foot-long juvenile Indian rock python was rescued by Wildlife SOS after it was found under a car inside a residential colony in Tughlakabad Extension early on Thursday. It is currently under observation and will soon be released into its natural habitat. Discovery of the python under the car led to panic among residents of the colony. The snake was spotted by a passer-by, who informed the vehicle owner. Car owner Anshul Aggarwal came across the NGO’s 24-hour rescue helpline (9871963535) while looking for help online and immediately contacted Wildlife SOS. A two-member team arrived at the location to rescue the snake. Mr. Aggarwal said, “The snake was under my car initially. But as more and more people started to gather around the vehicle, it slowly made its way towards a water supply pipe behind the vehicle.” Wildlife SOS co-founder and CEO and CEO Kartick Satyanarayan said: “This area is located close to Jahanpanah City Forest, which is home to a variety of wildlife species, mainly birds, reptiles and antelopes. It is essential that we remain sensitive to the presence of wild animals in the city and learn to coexist.” In another incident on Wednesday, the team received a call about a black-headed royal snake found outside a house in Laddu Ghati in Paharganj here. The nearly 5-foot-long snake had taken shelter behind a motor pump. “Lack of space meant the team had to ease out the snake carefully to ensure it did not get hurt in the process,” said Wasim Akram, Wildlife SOS, manager, special projects. The black-headed royal snake (Spalerosophis atriceps), also known as a diadem snake, is not lethal to humans and can be easily identified by the distinct black colouring on its head and the dark speckles on its body. These snakes are excellent climbers and are found on trees, low bushes and crevices. When under threat and in stressful situations, they coil up and hiss loudly but rarely bite in retaliation.

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