It was a quiet evening in Bansberia when we received an urgent call. A family in Trishbigha had discovered a large cobra in their backyard. The snake, over 5 feet long, had taken refuge near their garden shed, posing a potential threat to the family and their children.
Our founder, Pratap Das, arrived at the scene within 20 minutes of receiving the call. With over a decade of experience handling venomous snakes, he quickly assessed the situation.
"The cobra was stressed and defensive, which is completely understandable," says Pratap. "A crowd had gathered, which only agitated the snake further. Our first priority was to clear the area and calm everyone down."
Using specialized equipment and humane handling techniques, Pratap safely captured the cobra in under 10 minutes. The snake was later examined, found to be in good health, and released into a protected natural habitat away from human settlements.
The family was relieved and grateful. "We didn't know what to do," said the homeowner. "We're so thankful for Pratap and Snake Rescue Force. They saved us and the snake."
This rescue is one of hundreds we perform every year. Each operation reinforces our commitment to wildlife conservation and community safety.