Cachar Witnesses The Longest Banded Krait Rescue at Palanghat: Trikal Chakraborty Shares Details

A massive banded krait, measuring 7-8 feet in length, was rescued from a hardware shop in Palanghat, Cachar, on 25 July, marking it as the longest ever recorded in the Cachar. The snake, locally known as “sonkhuni saap,” caused a stir among locals, leading to an immediate call to Wildlife Conservationist Trikal Chakraborty.

Upon receiving the rescue call, Chakraborty arrived at the shop, where the snake was found curled inside a bundle of PPC pipes. Initially expecting a standard-sized krait, he was taken aback by the enormous size of the reptile. He proceeded with a meticulous rescue operation, adhering to standard protocols to ensure the safety of both the snake and the onlookers. The Barak Valley Wildlife Division team played a crucial role in the successful rescue, and local residents provided significant support.

Following the rescue, awareness about snake conservation was imparted to the locals. This particular rescue stands out as the longest banded krait ever recorded in the Cachar region.

Trikal Chakraborty shared his experience, stating, “Thursday morning, I received a rescue call from Palanghat, Cachar, about a yellow-black snake entering a hardware shop. When I arrived, I found the snake inside a bundle of PPC pipes. It was huge, unlike any I had seen before. We followed standard protocols for a safe rescue and had great cooperation from the Barak Valley Wildlife Division team and the locals.”

Trikal Chakraborty highlighted the rarity of encountering a banded krait of this immense size, making the discovery even more unexpected. He expressed his gratitude to the local community for their efforts in sustaining the snake without causing it harm, emphasising the importance of their cooperation in the rescue operation. The locals’ awareness and restraint were crucial in ensuring the safe retrieval of the snake.

He also mentioned that the banded krait is more venomous than a cobra, underscoring the potential danger it posed. Chakraborty admitted that he had never seen a banded krait of such size in his life, marking this rescue as a significant and memorable event in his career.

Trikal Chakraborty, a former Visual Arts student from Assam University, is not only an exceptional artist but also a dedicated Wildlife Conservationist. His passion lies in wildlife protection, particularly snakes. He frequently rescues various wild snakes and educates locals on the importance of conservation, making significant contributions to wildlife protection in the Barak Valley.