(IN): Snake scare hits Ajmer

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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4854150.cms Snake scare hits

AjmerTNN 4 August 2009, 02:00am IST

AJMER: The dreaded hood of the black cobra is sending the chill down the

spine of people in Ajmer these days.

 

At least 10 people have fallen victim to snakebite in the district and many

have sustained injuries and have been admitted to different hospitals in

last one month. Cobras have been caught twice from the premises of district

collector's resident and dozens from residential areas of Ajmer city.

 

At least seven to 10 cases of sighting snakes or snakebites are reported

daily to forest department. Scared citizens have not only spotted snakes in

large numbers, they have also reported several cases of snakebites in their

area. " After the unusal heat this summer with delayed monsoon, the snakes

have been spotted in large numbers. The scattered rain has worsened the

scenario, say experts.

 

" Buildings constructions and deforestration have forced the reptiles to

" invade " homes and, gardens and farms, " said K C Meena, divisional forest

officer. The department is flooded with calls from several parts of the

town. The department, these days, is busy and has a lot to do. charmers have

been hired to catch the snakes and release them in the dense forest of Nag

hills.

 

" We have caught at least seven snakes, mostly cobras, in just one week from

various parts, " said Sudhir Mathur, forester, Ajmer range. He cautioned

people not to press the panic button and inform the department instead. He

also said wary citizens have fallen prey to the reptiles as they went on the

defensive mode.

 

One Shayeed aged 22, a labourer of Khoda Ganesh area, was recently biten by

a snake when he was working in a farm. He was admitted to JLN hospital, but

succumbed. Similarly, Maya, wife of Baldev, resident of Bombani village, was

bitten by a snake while she was tilling the land. she died on-the-spot. Four

days ago, 42-year-old Kalu was found dead in his field by his relatives.

 

Later, it was reported to be a sanke-bite case.

 

Snakes have also invaded urban homes. " I spotted a snake, at least

seven-feet-long, few days ago. I immediately call forest department and they

caught the black cobra " said Sanwar lal Sharma of Bihari Ganj. A cobra was

found in the garage of district collector's bungalow. The district

collector's driver raied an alrm when he saw the reptile. most complaints

are pouring in from Ajay Nager, Foisager, Naka Madar and Dholabhata region

of the city. This year's census shows that the number of snakes has come

down.

 

 

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