The snake was later released in the Anaikatti reserve forest.
When the owner of the house spotted the snake, he immediately called the fire department.
Capturing a snake, especially one as formidable as a cobra, is an exhilarating experience that has recently gripped the online community. Reports have surfaced about the successful capture of a cobra in the western ghats region of Tamil Nadu, adding to the intrigue of the ongoing rainy season.
Traditionally, capturing snakes in the western ghats during the rainy season has become somewhat of a local practice. The latest incident occurred in the Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu, where a resident named Annamalai discovered a cobra in his home. Promptly informing the fire department, Annamalai initiated the process of securing the dangerous intruder.
The house, situated near the Bhagavathiyuram railway station close to Puliyarai village, attracted the attention of Pradeep Kumar, the Tenkasi District Assistant Officer, and his team of firefighters, led by Ganesan, the Tenkasi District Fire Officer. After hours of effort, the team successfully captured the king cobra, revealing its impressive length of 15 feet. Following the capture, the snake was handed over to the Shencottah forest department and later released into the Western Ghats Forest area.
A video shared by News18 showcased the intense effort required by approximately five officers to handle the 15-foot king cobra and secure it in a bag, emphasizing the challenges faced during such operations.
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This incident echoes a similar event from May of this year when a 5-foot albino cobra was captured from a house in Podanur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Responding to the call, a member of the Wildlife and Nature Conservation Trust successfully captured the snake, releasing it into the biodiverse reserve forest of Anaikatti.
Highlighting the resilience of these creatures, a remarkable incident from last year in Arpookara, Kerala, captured attention when a cobra survived inside a car engine for a week. The 10-foot snake reportedly travelled 200 km in the car before being discovered and rescued by a wildlife officer.
Source: News18