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They are not villains
Attaz with a rare wolf snake — Photo: Sampath Kumar G.P.
INDIAN FILMS have painted them villains who always come back for revenge. They even have supernatural powers and can sing, dance and track down people, if these movies are to be believed.
Well, if snakes were like that, they would not be killed by superstitious people.
This rare snake, which was found in the outskirts of the city, fortunately did not meet a gory end.
This wolf snake (Licoden aulicus) was rescued by Ataaz from a poultry farm near Nelamangala on Tumkur Road. "People mostly mistake this snake for a krait and kill it immediately, even though it is non-venomous and cannot do much harm," says Ataaz.
This distinct looking snake is chocolate brown with pale white bands all over the body and has protruding black eyes. Wolf snakes feed on lizards and similar creatures and have an average length of 30 cm. But some of them grow up to 90 to 100 cm. They also have long front teeth and are very good climbers. These reptiles are nocturnal and live in dry places, caves and rat holes and are not very common in these parts, Mr. Ataaz says.
"People should be made aware that they should not kill this harmless creature," he adds.
He plans to release the snake on the outskirts of the city.
By Sahana Charan
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