Raipur: An Indian python (Python molurus) found with deep wounds in the Gangrel forest area of Dhamtari forest range was rescued by the forest department and shifted to Nandan Van Jungle Safari in Raipur for specialised treatment and continuous monitoring.
The python was spotted in an injured and bleeding condition in the Gangrel forest on August 8. Acting on the information, a forest department team, with the assistance of snake rescuer Neeraj Pandey, safely rescued the reptile and brought it to the Dhamtari forest range office.
A veterinary examination conducted in the presence of the Dhamtari range forest officer and deputy ranger found deep wounds on the python’s head, tail and several other parts of its body. Preliminary examination suggested that the reptile may have been attacked with a heavy stone or another hard object.
Veterinarian Dr Mayank Patel administered immediate first aid and necessary medicines, following which the python’s condition stabilised. However, considering the depth of its injuries and the need for specialised care and continuous monitoring, forest officials decided to shift it to Nandan Van Jungle Safari in Raipur on Saturday night.
The reptile is now under the supervision of wildlife experts at the Jungle Safari, where its recovery is being monitored.
The forest department has appealed to people to remain sensitive towards wildlife and not harm or attempt to capture injured or straying wild animals. Officials urged citizens to immediately inform the forest department or local police if they come across an injured or distressed wild animal.
