Ballari medical student rescues rare snake
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A Sind krait (Bungarus Sindanus), a venomous elapid snake species usually present in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan and components of India, was rescued by a medical student from Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) Ballari late on Monday.
Ashok B.N., a ultimate yr MBBS student, who has passionately been rescuing snakes for years now, reached VIMS stadium about 8.30 p.m. after he bought a name from somebody who noticed the snake. Within a few minutes of shut commentary, Mr. Ashok concluded that it was krait. But, he was uncertain whether or not it was frequent krait or Sind krait. However, by additional commentary of its scales, bands and different options, he concluded that it was Sind krait that was not usually present in South India. He efficiently rescued it and later launched it at a secure and distant place.
“We find common krait all over India. But, the Sind krait, which is named after Sindh province in Pakistan as it is commonly found there, is not found in South India. I think it is the first time that we found in South India. It is a nocturnal snake which is inactive during daytime and very active during night” Mr. Ashok instructed The Puucho over the telephone.
He additionally claimed that the Sind krait is very venomous and the current anti-venom doesn’t work for its venom. “Sind krait bite causes fatalities and severe envenomation. The present polyvalent anti-venom may not be beneficial in treating the patients bitten by it. There is not much literature about this snake or snake bite,” he stated.
Describing the options, Mr. Ashok stated that the Sind krait appears like frequent krait apart from a number of morphological options.
“Sind krait has single white bands and is divided on its lateral part of the body as compared to two divided bands on the common krait. Its lower lip and body are yellowish. Mid-body scale count of Sind krait is 17 scales as compared to 15 in common krait,” he added.
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