New Delhi:
A woman has caught the attention of social media users for her snake-handling skills in a world where many people are afraid of snakes. The video has left people shocked. The incident took place at a shop in Kolhapur in Maharashtra where a large snake was found. The woman rushed in to save the reptile. The video shows her calmly removing the hose from the store, stunning those who witnessed the risky rescue. Shweta Sutar, who goes by the Instagram handle shweta_wildliferescuer, has shared several videos on her Instagram page showcasing her snake rescue skills.
Online users applauded the woman’s courage and praised her daring act. However, several people were shocked to see the elusive snake hiding in the store’s inventory.
Since the video was posted on September 12, it has received numerous comments, likes and views on Instagram. One viewer’s reaction to the video was: “Omg! How do you even hold that thing in your hand? My soul would have left my body. I wouldn’t get any further than just looking at that snake.” Another person commented: “The snake seems so afraid of you… what are you, a snake goddess?” while a third person said: “Hats off to your courageous work.”
Snake catcher rescues 4.5 meter long king cobra found in car
In May this year, Susanta Nanda, an Indian Forest Service officer, posted a chilling video of the successful rescue of a king cobra hiding under a car.
”King cobras are essential in the food chain for maintaining the balance of nature. Here is one almost 15 feet long, rescued and released into the wild. The entire operation is carried out by trained snake catchers. Please don’t try this yourself. With the onset of rain, they can be found in all kinds of places,” Mr Nanda wrote while sharing the video.
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