UP woman screams and flees after finding 12-foot python in kitchen, rescued

A 12-foot-long python weighing around 25 kg was found inside the kitchen of a house in Uttar Pradesh’s Etawah, creating panic in the neighbourhood. The snake was spotted late in the evening by a woman who had gone into the kitchen to prepare food for her children.

The woman was working in the kitchen when she noticed the massive python sitting on the slab. Alarmed by the sight, she screamed and ran outside, alerting her family and neighbours.

Residents soon informed the Forest Department, following which a rescue team reached the house. Wildlife expert Dr Ashish Tripathi also arrived at the spot and began the operation to safely remove the snake.

After considerable effort, the team managed to rescue the python without harming it. The woman who spotted the snake said she had never seen such a large python in the neighbourhood before and was extremely frightened.

The rescue came as a relief to the family, which consisted of three young children and the woman’s husband, who works as a labourer.

Dr Tripathi identified the snake as an Indian rock python (Python molurus), a non-venomous species. He said that while the snake does not possess venom, its bite can result in serious infections, including gangrene.

For those unaware, pythons are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Killing or causing harm to the species can attract imprisonment and a fine.

Following the rescue, the python was handed over for release under the direction of the Social Forestry Department in Etawah. It was subsequently released safely in the forest area.

The operation was finished without any injuries to the residents or the snake.