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Dozens of Baby Snakes Found in Uttarakhand Water Tank
9 Jun
Summary
- A family in Haridwar discovered 27 baby snakes in their water tank.
- Forest officials safely rescued all the hatchlings without injury.
- The non-venomous checkered keelbacks likely hatched inside the tank.
A routine check of a water tank in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, led to a shocking discovery for a local family when dozens of tiny snakes were found wriggling inside. Initially expecting a blockage, the residents instead found 27 baby snakes, prompting an immediate call to forest officials.
Forest Department Quick Response Teams arrived and carefully extracted all the hatchlings. The rescued snakes were identified as checkered keelbacks, a non-venomous species commonly found near water bodies and known for feeding on fish and frogs.
Officials theorize that a female snake may have laid eggs in the water tank, which offered a cool and protected environment. The warm summer conditions likely encouraged the eggs to hatch. This unusual wildlife encounter highlights the overlap between human settlements and natural habitats.
