The cobra, though startled, was handled with utmost care and precision. The rescue unfolded seamlessly, with our team ensuring the safety of both the snake and the residents. Once secured, the majestic reptile was released back into the wild, its rightful home, where it could continue to play its vital role in the ecosystem.
UCHUU TRUST’s exemplary wildlife rescue efforts were recently highlighted in Udayavani, showcasing their commitment to conservation. The team rescued a severely injured python, promptly providing medical care in collaboration with a skilled veterinary team. The python underwent surgery and was successfully rehabilitated, culminating in its safe release back into the wild.
In the heart of Karnataka's lush Udupi Range, where the Western Ghats' rich biodiversity thrives, one individual stands out as a true protector of wildlife. Recently, the Forest Department of Udupi Range felicitated AKSHAY N SHET ( Founder and Lead Rescuer of UCHUU TRUST ) for their relentless efforts in rescuing snakes and other wildlife from dangerous situations, ensuring their safe return to their natural habitats.
Udupi: A python that was severely injured after coming in contact with a grass-cutting blade was rescued, treated, and successfully released back into the wild recently. Akshay N Shet, wildlife rescuer and founder of Uchuu Trust (Udupi Snake In The City), discovered the adult python, weighing approximately 32kg, with multiple deep wounds.
It was late one evening when our team received a call that sent us into action—a family had encountered a python inside their home. Startled and unsure of how to handle the situation, the family initially tried to locate the snake after it disappeared somewhere within the house. Despite their best efforts, the python remained hidden. Early the next morning, they contacted us again with an unsettling discovery—the python was hiding under their bed.
It was a typical afternoon when an urgent call set our team into action. A juvenile cobra had been spotted in a residential area, causing understandable concern among the locals. The snake had sought refuge beneath a pipe near a home, but the situation was growing increasingly tense, with several dogs barking furiously in close proximity. The presence of these agitated animals added a layer of urgency, as the risk of either the cobra being attacked or one of the pets being bitten was high. Swift and careful action was needed to ensure the safety of both the snake and the residents.
In the heart of a bustling neighborhood, we received an urgent call that tugged at our hearts. A pigeon, usually a symbol of peace and freedom, had found itself in a terrible predicament—tangled in a thread and caught on a hook in a nearby compound. The bird, once soaring freely, was now completely helpless, its wings trapped, struggling to break free.
It was an ordinary day at the hostel until we were greeted by an unexpected visitor—a snake! Panic spread quickly, with everyone unsure about what kind of snake had decided to drop by. Fearing the worst, the hostel residents called in the experts to assess the situation.
An urgent call came in—a discovery of something extraordinary during routine grass-cutting inside a compound. We raced to the scene, not fully prepared for the sheer magnitude of what awaited us. Upon arrival, there it was—a massive python, coiled peacefully but with an undeniable presence. Weighing an astonishing 41 kilograms and stretching 8 feet long, the snake’s majestic size commanded awe and respect.
We received an urgent call for the rescue of a cobra, and without hesitation, we raced to the location. As soon as we arrived, we saw it—confirmed to be a cobra, and not just any cobra. With its hood proudly raised, it greeted us, its body coiled in a magnificent display of power and grace. The sight was breathtaking, a reminder of the beauty and awe that nature holds.
