Venomous snakes emerge in Banke as temperatures rise
Summary
Venomous snakes including Russell's vipers, cobras, kraits, rat snakes, and pythons have been increasingly spotted in Banke due to rising temperatures, prompting daily rescues from residential areas.
Key Points
- Venomous snakes are emerging in Banke due to rising temperatures, with increased sightings above ground this summer.
- A total of 140 snakes have been rescued in the current fiscal year, including species such as Russell's vipers, cobras, kraits, rat snakes, and pythons.
- A rescue team led by Armed Forest Guard Thir Bahadur Thapa has been conducting rescues in Nepalgunj and Kohalpur.
- Fire control measures including a 'fire ambulance' team and fire watchers are active to manage forest fires in Banke, with recent fires successfully controlled.
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