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Giant Python Rescued After Massive Meal
25 Sep
Summary
- A 12-foot, 95kg python was rescued by forest officials.
- The python had recently swallowed a large wild animal.
- The snake was released into the Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary.
In a remarkable rescue operation, forest officials in Ujjain's Dhureri village successfully retrieved a massive 12-foot rock python on Thursday. The enormous reptile, found near a drain connected to the Chambal river, had recently consumed a substantial wild animal, likely a nilgai calf or wild boar, according to wildlife experts. The snake was brought to a government hospital for a detailed medical assessment.
Veterinarians examined the male python, which tipped the scales at over 95 kg. The examination confirmed the snake was in perfect health with no external injuries. Following the clearance, the python was safely released into the forest area behind the Kheoni rest house, located within the Kheoni Wildlife Sanctuary in Dewas district, ensuring its return to the wild.
