INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The local residents were shocked as to how the python could reach so high up the tower.Animal activist Soorraj Saha, who works for an IT
firm in Mumbai, told TOI, "The Indian rock python was noticed on the terrace of Vraj Paradise building on LBS Road, Ghatkopar (west), on
The python was fully covered with wet cement, as there is some construction work taking place on this terrace
We had immediately informed the state forest department to rescue this big reptile."Saha added that the team of Mumbai range forest officer
Rakesh Bhoir had reached the spot to rescue the python, which is a protected wildlife species
"It is good that nobody tried to harm the python after it was noticed
Due to wildlife awareness, people realise that it is illegal to hurt or kill snakes," said Saha.Wildlife experts said that during heavy
rains, the natural habitat of pythons and other reptile species get flooded, so they seek higher places
Also, Indian rock pythons are said to be excellent climbers in forests as they can easily scale up trees and even rock surfaces.
