A reticulated python, similar to the Indian rock python, has
been rescued and brought to the Gelegphu park office today. The female
python was caught by Indian people from nearby forest in the airport
area. It has suffered several injuries on the body. It will be treated
before it is released in the forest.
The python is 14 feet long, one foot two inches in girth and about 35 to 40 kilograms in weight. It is a non-venomous, rare snake that is found in northeast India and eight other countries. It usually preys on small animals like rodents, fruit bats, birds, jackals, civets, deer and wild boar. The snake grows up to 19 feet.
Festive mood: Thousands of people attend the sacred Lham Tsomo dance, a
highlight of the Lhamoi Drubchhen, yesterday at the courtyard of the
Tashichhodzong