Massive 10‑Foot Python Rescued from a Poultry Farm in Nuapada, Odisha
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- July 07, 2026
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Wildlife officials save giant python tangled in a poultry farm
A 10‑foot python found inside a Nuapada poultry farm was safely rescued and relocated by Odisha’s forest department, sparking relief among locals.
When a farmer in Nuapada opened the gate of his poultry shed early last week, he didn’t expect to see a snake the size of a small bus coiled among the cages. The creature, later measured at about ten feet long, had somehow slipped into the farm and was causing a stir among the birds and the workers.
Word spread fast. Within hours, a small crowd gathered, phones flashing, while the farmer, visibly nervous, called the district forest department for help. The officials arrived with a mix of caution and curiosity—after all, a python of that size is a rare sight in a commercial farm setting.
Using gloves, tranquilizer darts and a lot of patience, the team managed to coax the reptile onto a sturdy stretcher. It wasn’t a quick job; the snake kept twisting, and the handlers had to pause several times to let it calm down. Eventually, the python was safely secured and placed in a ventilated container for transport.
By late afternoon the massive snake was taken to the nearby wildlife sanctuary, where it will be released back into its natural habitat. Forest officials said the python appears healthy and will likely thrive once back among the forest’s scrub and water bodies.
The farmer expressed relief, thanking the rescuers for their swift action. “I was scared for my birds and for the snake,” he admitted. “I’m glad nobody was hurt and the python got a second chance.” The incident has reminded the community that wildlife sometimes wanders into human spaces, and that coexistence often starts with calm, humane interventions.
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