Arrival Shocker: 12-Foot Rock Python Slithers at Amravati Airport Gate Workers and security personnel at Amravati Airport in Belora, near Badnera, faced an unexpected encounter on Tuesday night when a 12-foot-long Indian rock python was spotted slithering through plants near the main entrance. The reptile, which had coiled among decorative foliage, prompted immediate action from airport staff, who maintained a safe distance while monitoring the situation to prevent the animal from entering the premises. The incident occurred around midnight, sparking concern among staff as the python’s presence posed a potential risk to human safety. Snake handlers from Badnera were swiftly mobilized to address the situation. Sarpamitra Rahul Wankhade, a local expert, arrived at the airport alongside his team members Rithik Dhoke, Sumit Maliye, and Prem Chaudhari approximately three hours after the initial sighting. The team successfully rescued the python within ten minutes of their arrival, confirming that the animal was in no immediate danger to humans. Wankhade, who has previously handled pythons of similar size, emphasized the importance of professional intervention to ensure both human and animal safety. The python was transported to the Kondeshwar forest, a remote area far from human habitation, where it was released back into its natural habitat. This relocation was part of standard protocols to minimize human-wildlife conflict. The airport’s operations resumed by dawn, with staff reporting no further incidents. Wildlife expert Nilesh Kanchanpure of the Wildlife Awareness Research and Rescue (WARR) Welfare Society provided context for the unusual occurrence, noting that such sightings are common during the monsoon season. He explained that reptiles often move in search of drier ground and food sources as the weather shifts.#badnera #amravati_airport #kondeshwar_forest #sarpamitra_rahul_wankhade
