THANE: An injured semi venomous Green Vine Snake got a new lease of life when her five centimetre wound was operated upon. The snake was spotted at Gawand Baug and wildlife rescuers were alerted on Monday.
Speaking about the rescue operation, president of wildlife NGO Wildlife Welfare Association Aditya Patil said, "On Monday afternoon we got a call about a bright green long snake slithering around in Gawand Baug area by some locals. When our volunteer Omkar Kolekar reached the spot, he realised that the snake had a fresh massive wound and directly took her to the animal hospital in Kothari compound."
The 5ft long female snake was critical when brought to the clinic as her lungs were exposed and were also filled with dirt. However, with immediate treatment and a 40-minute long surgery the snake was saved. Veterinarians Dr Kiran Shelar, Dr. Jaya Chariar and Dr. Satish Patil operated upon the snake and saved her in time.
"The vets cleaned the wound and dressed it for the first three days. When we were told that a surgery is needed, we immediately spoke to the forest official for consent as the snake is protected by the Wildlife protection act," Aditya Patil said.
Speaking about the surgery, Dr Jaya Chariar said, "When the snake was brought to us she was in a terrible condition. Her five centimetre long wound was fresh and filled with dirt and part of her lungs were exposed. Any delay in treatment would have resulted in death. After cleaning and dressing her wound for the first three days we saw some positive signs of recovery and decided to go ahead with the surgery, where we gave her a general anaesthetic before repairing some tears and suturing the wound."
The snake is now recuperating under the observation of the WWA and will be released in its original habitat after full recovery.
"This is a serious wound and will take at least 15 days to heal completely. But over the past two days since the surgery, she is showing healthy signs like eating well," Dr. Chariar added.
Speaking about the rescue operation, president of wildlife NGO Wildlife Welfare Association Aditya Patil said, "On Monday afternoon we got a call about a bright green long snake slithering around in Gawand Baug area by some locals. When our volunteer Omkar Kolekar reached the spot, he realised that the snake had a fresh massive wound and directly took her to the animal hospital in Kothari compound."
The 5ft long female snake was critical when brought to the clinic as her lungs were exposed and were also filled with dirt. However, with immediate treatment and a 40-minute long surgery the snake was saved. Veterinarians Dr Kiran Shelar, Dr. Jaya Chariar and Dr. Satish Patil operated upon the snake and saved her in time.
"The vets cleaned the wound and dressed it for the first three days. When we were told that a surgery is needed, we immediately spoke to the forest official for consent as the snake is protected by the Wildlife protection act," Aditya Patil said.
Speaking about the surgery, Dr Jaya Chariar said, "When the snake was brought to us she was in a terrible condition. Her five centimetre long wound was fresh and filled with dirt and part of her lungs were exposed. Any delay in treatment would have resulted in death. After cleaning and dressing her wound for the first three days we saw some positive signs of recovery and decided to go ahead with the surgery, where we gave her a general anaesthetic before repairing some tears and suturing the wound."
The snake is now recuperating under the observation of the WWA and will be released in its original habitat after full recovery.
"This is a serious wound and will take at least 15 days to heal completely. But over the past two days since the surgery, she is showing healthy signs like eating well," Dr. Chariar added.
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