In a startling discovery, five venomous snakes were found inside a house in Kuttiyadi, Kerala, particularly alarming as two were found in a room where children slept. Forest officials have warned of an increased influx of snakes in residential areas.
The reptiles were identified as common kraits, with the first one being recognized under a pillow on Sunday morning. Subsequent searches revealed two more in the afternoon and another in the toilet at night. The final one was located, bringing the total to five.
This incident comes amid a troubling rise in snakebite cases across Kerala, with seven fatalities reported within a week. Experts suggest that the hot weather is driving snakes into homes. Authorities are maintaining vigilance and are actively involved under the SARPA project to manage the situation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
