One-foot snake pulled from household water tank in Alirajpur and released

A snake about a foot long, described in the source as a "fighter snake", was found in the water tank of a house on Maharana Pratap Marg in Alirajpur on Wednesday. On seeing it, the family informed Shera, a snake catcher.

Shera reached the spot and first examined the tank. He then prepared to take the snake out. Since the snake was inside the tank, it had to be removed with great care. After considerable effort, Shera brought it out safely.

People from the neighbourhood gathered at the spot. It could not be established how the snake reached the tank. After the rescue, the process of taking the snake to a safe place was completed.

Shera appealed to people to keep water tanks covered. He said snakes or other creatures can get into a tank if its lid is left open. He also said people should not let bushes, firewood and discarded items pile up around their homes.

Shera advised that on seeing a snake, people should not try to catch or kill it themselves. They should instead inform a snake friend (sarp mitra) or a trained rescue team.