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As effective conservation actions lead to increasing wildlife populations, they often come into conflict with burgeoning human populations with which they share space. Resolving human-wildlife conflict has thus become an important aspect of conservation science especially in biologically rich and densely populated countries like India. However, most research in this sphere concerns large, charisma

tic organisms, which are restricted to small regions in a vast country. Human-snake conflict on the other hand is not restricted to pockets of natural habitats and is probably the most common and the most widespread form of such conflict in India occurring in both remote villages and densely populated cities.

01/11/2025

THE BEAST IN THE GARDEN” – A CRAZY RAT SNAKE RESCUE!

I was on my way to an event when my phone buzzed — a panicked gardener on the line.
“Sir! There’s a snake in the garden… we found it while checking a dead rat!”

That’s all I needed to hear. Detour? Absolutely.

The moment I stepped into the garden, a rotting smell hit me like a punch.
Somewhere under that stench of decay… something alive was watching.

The gardener pointed to a pile of firewood near a rat burrow.
We started removing logs one by one — and there it was… or at least something.
A hole, packed tight with mud. And inside it, a living coil.

I brushed a little soil away — and BOOM! 💥
The snake exploded out of the burrow like a torpedo, spraying mud everywhere!
My reflexes kicked in — I lunged and grabbed it mid-body before it vanished into chaos.

It was a massive Indian Rat Snake, completely camouflaged under soil.
Non-venomous. Fast. Fearless.
Probably came for a rat buffet… and ended up in a surprise cameo in my day.

I explained to everyone — this beauty is harmless, a natural pest controller.
But fear won again. They refused to let it stay.
So, I drove it to the nearest wild patch and set it free —
Back to where it belongs… among the rustle and roots.

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31/10/2025

A SNAKE IN THE HOUSE?! A 7-Foot Rat Snake Under the Bed!

It all started with a panic call from my friend —
“Bro, there’s a snake inside my brother’s bedroom! We locked the room, please come fast!”

Without wasting a second, I rushed to the location. The owner was still in shock when I arrived. He explained, “I was casually sitting on the sofa, making calls… the main door was open… and suddenly something long and fast slithered right in! Straight into the bedroom — under the bed!”

That was enough for my instincts to scream — Rat Snake!

I slowly unlocked the door, scanned the room… nothing on the bed. So, I got down, one knee on the floor, and began pulling out the storage boxes. Suddenly — I spotted it.
A shiny black tail… motionless, beside the bed leg.

I slid my hand in carefully, grabbed it mid-body, and pulled it out gently — and there it was — a massive 6.5 to 7-foot Indian Rat Snake!

The crowd outside gasped — jaws literally dropped! The sleek, black serpent coiled calmly in my hands, proving that not every big snake is venomous or dangerous.

I educated the crowd about how helpful Rat Snakes are — keeping rats and pests in check — and explained how this area was once lush green with ponds and coconut farms, but urbanization had pushed wildlife into homes.

Finally, I released the majestic non-venomous beauty back into a nearby safe natural habitat — where it truly belongs.

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30/10/2025

The Scales of Thunder – The Indian Russell’s Viper

As dusk paints the grasslands gold, a silent figure emerges — thick, muscular, and coiled with quiet dominance. The Indian Russell’s Viper — nature’s blend of beauty and danger.

Its scales shimmer like burnished bronze, each oval marking hand-carved in black and gold, blending perfectly with the earth beneath. But beneath that stunning pattern lies pure power — a living warning written in armor.

Its broad, triangular head lifts, eyes glinting like molten copper. The hiss that follows isn’t fear — it’s a challenge. A sound like tearing silk, echoing one message: come closer, and face the storm.

Each scale is crafted for purpose — overlapping like chainmail, gliding with grace yet ready for war. Under light, its body seems alive, as if the earth itself were breathing through it.

The Russell’s Viper doesn’t chase. It waits — patient, confident, calculating. And when it strikes, it’s lightning given form. One moment calm, the next — chaos.

Then, just as silently, it fades back into the grass, leaving behind only stillness… and the echo of those fierce, unblinking eyes.

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28/10/2025

Déjà Vu Rescue – The Snake That Waited!”

It was one of those rare moments that felt straight out of a movie.
I was already in the middle of another rescue when my phone buzzed —
“Am I speaking to Umar? I think I just saw a snake in my house,” said an anxious uncle.

He continued, “I saw a long tail slip under the washing machine near the washroom!”
I told him calmly, “Keep a watch, I’ll be there as soon as I finish this rescue.”

Minutes later, I reached his home. The uncle welcomed me saying,
“I’ve seen your rescue videos on Facebook — glad you could come!”

He began explaining where he saw the snake, pointing to the narrow gap between the washing machine and the wall.
And just as he was describing it… he suddenly froze —
“There! It’s still there… coiled exactly where I saw it!”

And there it was — a beautiful Russell’s Wolf Snake, coiled vertically on the wall like it had been waiting for me.
A perfect déjà vu moment — he imagined it, and we found it in the exact same spot!

After safely catching the snake, I explained to the family about its harmless nature.
Uncle smiled and said, “I really admire your work — I never miss your rescues on Facebook.”
That line? It made my entire day.

Before leaving, I asked if I could release the snake just outside their compound wall.
Without hesitation, he agreed — proving that coexistence begins with understanding.

And just like that… the déjà vu rescue came full circle.

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27/10/2025

THE BEAST RETURNS! LEFT AN OPEN MIC TO RESCUE A VIPER.

Sometimes, life gives you a mic… and sometimes, a Russell’s Viper. 🎤🐍

It was supposed to be a chill evening — I was enjoying an open mic event organized by my friend Saroosh, soaking in some laughter and poetry, when suddenly my phone buzzed. It was the in-charge from Mysuru’s Zero Waste Management Plant, and his voice sounded tense —

“Umar! The same kind of big snake you rescued a few days back is here again! Please come fast!”

Without a second thought, I left the event midway, adrenaline kicking in. My rescuer buddy Rahamath joined me, and we rushed straight to the plant.

As we entered, a crowd of 5–6 workers stood frozen, staring at something coiled in the narrow alley — and there it was… a massive Russell’s Viper, around 5.5 feet long, thick-bodied, calm yet deadly.

Every move had to be slow, precise, and calculated. With patience, calmness, and teamwork, we managed to safely capture the viper without causing it stress.

After ensuring everyone’s safety, we took a few minutes to educate the workers — teaching them how to identify and react calmly if they encounter snakes in the future.

Finally, the viper was released back into its natural habitat, away from human disturbance.

That night, I realized again — rescue never waits for the right time. It finds you, wherever you are.

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26/10/2025

Fact about Indian Rat Snake

Indian Rat Snakes often enter burrows, barrows, or rat holes to hunt rodents, frogs, and lizards — their primary source of food. These holes also provide them with cool shelter and protection from predators and the scorching heat. Despite their large size and fast movements, they are completely non-venomous and play a vital role in controlling the rodent population.

Rescue Story: Snake Inside School Premises

It was a sunny afternoon when I received a call from a school staff member in Mysore. They sounded panicked — “There’s a big snake inside the campus! Students play on this ground, please come soon before it enters the classrooms!”

While I was on my way, they shared a video showing a large Indian Rat Snake sneaking into a gap in the wall. On reaching the school, I began inspecting the area. The snake had slipped deep inside a hole between the bricks.

We carefully started removing the bricks one by one to trace its movement. After pulling out one brick, we discovered that the hole extended much deeper underground — possibly an old rat burrow. It turned into a two-hour search operation, slowly tracking and tracing the snake through the soil.

Finally, beneath one of the lower bricks, we spotted the snake coiled up quietly. With patience and care, we safely rescued the non-venomous Indian Rat Snake.

The entire school staff sighed in relief, happy that no harm came to anyone — including the snake. Since it was a school area with children around, we decided to release the snake back into its natural habitat away from human disturbance.

Every rescue is a reminder — even non-venomous snakes deserve safety and respect. They help balance nature and keep rodent populations under control.

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24/10/2025

The Baby Cobra That Wasn’t! — Common Trinket Snake Rescue Adventure.

Last evening turned out to be more thrilling than we expected! Me and my friend were just wrapping up one of our rescues when another urgent call buzzed in — “There’s a snake in our parking area! It’s a baby cobra!”

Without wasting a second, we rushed to the location. The caller, already waiting anxiously, pointed towards a stack of wall tiles near the side alley. “It went behind those tiles!” he said nervously.

I carefully began removing the tiles one by one, keeping a close eye on every gap — and suddenly, there it was! Not a baby cobra… but a feisty Common Trinket Snake — a non-venomous yet highly defensive beauty.

The moment I tried to gently nudge it out, it coiled into an S-shape, lifted its head, and began striking repeatedly — a bold little fighter showing off its cobra-like defense moves! It even started wagging its tail rapidly, mimicking a rattlesnake’s warning.

Each time I reached forward, it charged toward me fearlessly. Finally, after a few careful moves, I managed to get hold of its tail while it was still trying to target my other hand.

Once safely restrained, I took a few minutes to educate the family and their neighbours — explaining how the Common Trinket is harmless, and how it plays a vital role in controlling rodents around human settlements.

Initially, I suggested releasing it in the nearby open plot, but they were worried as there were children playing there. So, respecting their concern, I relocated this adventurous little trinket to the nearest natural habitat, away from human interference.

Another rescue wrapped up and another life saved, and another beautiful reminder that not every “ Snake ” is venomous!

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24/10/2025

The Baby Cobra That Wasn’t! — Common Trinket Snake Rescue Adventure.

Last evening turned out to be more thrilling than we expected! Me and my friend were just wrapping up one of our rescues when another urgent call buzzed in — “There’s a snake in our parking area! It’s a baby cobra!”

Without wasting a second, we rushed to the location. The caller, already waiting anxiously, pointed towards a stack of wall tiles near the side alley. “It went behind those tiles!” he said nervously.

I carefully began removing the tiles one by one, keeping a close eye on every gap — and suddenly, there it was! Not a baby cobra… but a feisty Common Trinket Snake — a non-venomous yet highly defensive beauty.

The moment I tried to gently nudge it out, it coiled into an S-shape, lifted its head, and began striking repeatedly — a bold little fighter showing off its cobra-like defense moves! It even started wagging its tail rapidly, mimicking a rattlesnake’s warning.

Each time I reached forward, it charged toward me fearlessly. Finally, after a few careful moves, I managed to get hold of its tail while it was still trying to target my other hand.

Once safely restrained, I took a few minutes to educate the family and their neighbours — explaining how the Common Trinket is harmless, and how it plays a vital role in controlling rodents around human settlements.

Initially, I suggested releasing it in the nearby open plot, but they were worried as there were children playing there. So, respecting their concern, I relocated this adventurous little trinket to the nearest natural habitat, away from human interference.

Another rescue wrapped up and another life saved, and another beautiful reminder that not every “ Snake ” is venomous!

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23/10/2025

The Teenager Boy Who Caught a Russell’s Viper — Mysuru

Last evening, during heavy rain in Mysuru, I got a call from a friend — “There’s a snake at our neighbour’s house!” He picked me up, but before we could reach, his father called again — “The neighbour’s boy has already caught the snake and put it in a plastic jar!”

We rushed there and, to our shock, found a Russell’s Viper tightly coiled inside the jar. The boy innocently said, “I just picked it up by the tail and dropped it inside.” He had no idea how dangerous it was.

I explained to the family that handling snakes without training is extremely risky and requested them never to repeat it. They agreed, and we safely released the viper back into a nearby natural habitat.

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🐍 Why Russell’s Vipers Matter
• Control rodent populations and protect crops.
• Help maintain ecological balance.
• Their venom is used in medical research on blood clotting and anti-venom production.

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⚠️ Their Bite

Highly venomous — causes severe pain, tissue damage, and can lead to kidney failure if untreated. They bite only when threatened.

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Lesson: Respect wildlife — curiosity without knowledge can be deadly. Luckily, the boy was safe, and the viper got a second chance to return to the wild.

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23/10/2025

The Teenager Boy Who Caught a Russell’s Viper — Mysuru

Last evening, during heavy rain in Mysuru, I got a call from a friend — “There’s a snake at our neighbour’s house!” He picked me up, but before we could reach, his father called again — “The neighbour’s boy has already caught the snake and put it in a plastic jar!”

We rushed there and, to our shock, found a Russell’s Viper tightly coiled inside the jar. The boy innocently said, “I just picked it up by the tail and dropped it inside.” He had no idea how dangerous it was.

I explained to the family that handling snakes without training is extremely risky and requested them never to repeat it. They agreed, and we safely released the viper back into a nearby natural habitat.

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🐍 Why Russell’s Vipers Matter
• Control rodent populations and protect crops.
• Help maintain ecological balance.
• Their venom is used in medical research on blood clotting and anti-venom production.

⸻

⚠️ Their Bite

Highly venomous — causes severe pain, tissue damage, and can lead to kidney failure if untreated. They bite only when threatened.

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Lesson: Respect wildlife — curiosity without knowledge can be deadly. Luckily, the boy was safe, and the viper got a second chance to return to the wild.

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22/10/2025

Snakes Can Be Anywhere!

Baby Rat Snake’s Pit Stop Under the Petrol Tank!

Just when I was knee-deep in another rescue, scanning every corner for a sneaky reptile, my phone started buzzing non-stop. I picked it up —
“Bro, there’s a snake inside my scooter!” the voice on the other end sounded panicked. “My kid saw it and ran screaming — please come fast!”

I wrapped up the ongoing rescue and rushed straight to the spot. When I reached, one of the locals was already halfway through unbolting the scooter’s body shield.

“Was it a big snake or a small one?” I asked.
“It was small, sir… it entered through the side stand,” he replied nervously.

Just then, another person suggested, “Let’s take it to the mechanic shop — we don’t have the right tools.”
Good call. So, off we went — me, the snake’s new ‘vehicle owners’, and the scooter — to the nearby mechanic shop!

The mechanic began dismantling the scooter piece by piece. As soon as he removed the boot panel, my eyes caught a tiny movement beneath the petrol tank — a little tail flicking ever so slightly!

There was no space to slide my hand in safely, so we decided to lift the petrol tank off completely. The moment it came off, I carefully grabbed the little intruder — and out came a Baby Indian Rat Snake, shining and curious, looking around like it had just finished a long ride!

I showed the crowd this harmless beauty, explained how it’s completely non-venomous and an important friend of farmers and humans — a natural pest controller. After educating the bystanders, I released the tiny adventurer safely back into its nearby natural habitat.

From a scooter’s petrol tank to the freedom of the wild — this little one surely had the most “fuel-efficient adventure” of the day!

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