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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Over 5,000 snakes rescued in six months across Telangana
Hyderabad: Friends of Snakes Society (FOSS), in collaboration with the Telangana forest department, rescued 5,954 snakes across Telangana between Jan 1 and June 30 this year. Of these, 3,337 were venomous and 2,617 non-venomous, with all safely relocated to forest habitats after identification. The majority of venomous snakes rescued were Spectacled Cobras (2,970), followed by Russell's Vipers (344) and Common Kraits (23). Non-venomous species included Indian Rat Snakes, Checkered Keelbacks, Bronzeback Tree Snakes, Indian Rock Pythons, Red Sand Boas, and Barred Wolf Snakes. The organisation, which marked its 30th anniversary on June 30, also conducted over 200 awareness sessions in schools, colleges, forest and police academies, and rural areas during the same period. The workshops reached over 40,000 people, focusing on snake ecology, encounter safety, first aid for snake bites, and debunking myths. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad To mark three decades of operations and in the run-up to World Snake Day on July 16, FOS announced 'Snakebite Mitigation Initiative', aimed at curbing snakebite deaths in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh by 2030. As part of the initiative, FOS will launch a new public website, on July 16. The platform will offer a 24/7 snake identification cell, first-aid protocols, a venomous snake distribution map, and a hospital locator for bite victims. 'Snakebite is a preventable public health issue. Through this initiative, we hope to bridge the information gap and save lives,' said Avinash Visvanathan, general secretary, Friends of Snakes Society.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
56% of snakes rescued in Telangana so far are venomous
A total of 5,954 snakes were rescued across Telangana between January 1 and June 30, 2025, by Friends of Snakes Society (FOS) in coordination with the Telangana Forest Department. Of them, 56% (3,337) of them were venomous and the rest were non-Venoumous, which were relocated to suitable forest habitats. 'Majority of the rescues happen in Hyderabad and surrounding districts of Medchal-Malkajgiri, Rangareddy, Medak, and Hyderabad,' said Avinash Visvanathan, FOS's general secretary. Among venomous species, the Spectacled Cobra accounted for the majority of cases, with 2,970, followed by 344 Russell's Vipers and 23 Common Kraits. Non-venomous rescues included commonly encountered species such as the Indian Rat Snake, Checkered Keelback, and Bronzeback Tree Snake, along with rarer species like the Indian Rock Python, Red Sand Boa, and Barred Wolf Snake. Besides the rescue work, FoS conducted over 200 snake awareness workshops, reaching over 40,000 individuals at schools, colleges, police and forest academies, public institutions, and rural communities. The focus was on the ecological importance of snakes, safe practices during snake encounters, first aid for snakebites, and debunking prevalent myths. The society's 24/7 helpline number is 8374233366.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
YouTube videos of animal killings result in criminal cases in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
HYDERABAD: Recent incidents of animal cruelty, some uploaded on YouTube, have led to criminal action in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh following complaints by PETA India and allied organisations. On Wednesday, a preliminary offence report (POR) was registered in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, after videos surfaced showing two Russell's Vipers being bludgeoned to death, and a hare trapped and killed in agricultural fields near P Kotakonda village, Devanakonda mandal. Snakes are protected under Schedule I and hare under Schedule II of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The POR was registered under multiple provisions of the Act. These are non-bailable offences with punishments ranging from three to seven years imprisonment and a minimum fine of 25,000. The main accused was taken into custody by the forest department, which is continuing its investigation. In another incident on July 7 in Jakkapur village, Narayanraopet mandal of Siddipet district, a video showed a man biting a goat on the neck and tearing it apart with his teeth, assisted by others. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Earn Upto 5k Daily By This Method of Intraday Trading TradeWise Learn More Undo An FIR was filed at Chinnakodur police station after a complaint by Adulapuram Goutham of Stray Animal Foundation of India (SAFI), Hyderabad. The accused was booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Earlier on June 28, Adibatla Police in Rachakonda registered an FIR under BNS and PCA Act after five community dogs were allegedly poisoned in Sri Sri Aerocity. While four died, one survived due to intervention of a caregiver. A post-mortem was conducted on one of the deceased dogs. Meanwhile, a central govt-appointed inspection panel on June 26 recommended immediate rehabilitation of over 1,200 animals at Palamur Biosciences in Mahabubnagar, following a PETA-led expose.
