Rare non-venomous buff-striped Keelback rescued from pol in Dariapur

Residents of Ahmedabad’s old city were left surprised after a buff-striped Keelback, locally known as a ‘Dhareedar Paniya Saap’, was spotted inside a pol in the Dariapur area, with locals claiming that such a snake had not been seen in the locality for years.

The incident was reported from Valmiki Vas in Dariapur on Thursday morning when a woman had gone to wash clothes and suddenly noticed the snake nearby. The sighting triggered panic in the area, leading to a crowd gathering at the spot.

Upon being informed, wildlife rescuer rushed to the location and safely rescued the snake, which was estimated to be around one-and-a-half feet long.

Speaking to the expert he said the Buff-striped Keelback is a non-vHl: Rare non-venomous Buff-striped Keelback rescued from pol in Dariyapur

Residents of Ahmedabad’s old city were left surprised after a Buff-striped Keelback, locally known as a “Dhareedar Paniya Saap”, was spotted inside a pol in the Dariyapur area, with locals claiming that such a snake had not been seen in the locality for years.

The incident was reported from Valmiki Vas in Dariyapur on Thursday morning when a woman had gone to wash clothes and suddenly noticed the snake nearby. The sighting triggered panic in the area, leading to a crowd gathering at the spot.

Upon being informed, wildlife rescuer rushed to the location and safely rescued the snake, which was estimated to be around one-and-a-half feet long.

Speaking to the expert he said the buff-striped Keelback is a non-venomous species and does not pose a serious threat to humans. He added that the snake may have entered the locality through sand, debris or other material brought into the area.

Locals gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the reptile, as many claimed they had not seen such a species in the pol area in several years.

After the rescue, the snake was released safely into its natural habitat.

Wildlife rescuers have urged citizens not to harm snakes and instead contact rescue teams or the Forest department for safe handling and relocation.enomous species and does not pose a serious threat to humans. He added that the snake may have entered the locality through sand, debris or other material brought into the area.

Locals gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the reptile, as many claimed they had not seen such a species in the pol area in several years.

After the rescue, the snake was released safely into its natural habitat.

Wildlife rescuers have urged citizens not to harm snakes and instead contact rescue teams or the Forest department for safe handling and relocation.