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King Cobra Swallows Python: Thrilling Rescue by Snake Rescuers in Dakshina Kannada!
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News18•20-09-2026, 15:48
King Cobra Swallows Python: Thrilling Rescue by Snake Rescuers in Dakshina Kannada!
- •A rare incident reported in Belthangady, Dakshina Kannada: a King Cobra attempted to swallow a python due to hunger.
- •A 12-foot King Cobra was found in Hitesh's garden in Tenkarandoor village.
- •Renowned snake rescuer Ashok successfully rescued the King Cobra with extreme caution.
- •Experts believe severe hunger due to food unavailability compelled the King Cobra to attempt swallowing the python.
- •During rescue, the King Cobra regurgitated the python and was later safely released into a dense forest.
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A massive 12-foot King Cobra was found attempting to swallow a python of its own size in a residential garden, driven potentially by severe hunger or food scarcity in nature.
The King Cobra was safely rescued by local snake rescuer Ashok from Laila, who successfully carried out the delicate operation after being alerted by the homeowner.
Due to anxiety and stress during the rescue operation, the King Cobra regurgitated the python it had swallowed, after which the healthy snake was safely secured and released into a dense forest.
