Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal (SP)
Bantwal, Oct 7: Vaishakh (11) from Kolake near Sajipa in the taluk, who valiantly fought with a python which had pounced on him, attacked him and was tightening its grip around his body, was discharged from Fr Muller Medical College Hospital Mangaluru on Thursday October, having been treated for his injuries and possible infection.
Strangely, as soon as he reached home, the family members saw that a python made its appearance in the courtyard of his home. This gave rise to tense moments for the family members and neighbours. It could not be confirmed whether it was the same reptile which attached Vaishakh on Tuesday. As people gathered, the python escaped behind the bushes. Although the people searched the area, they could not find it.
Vaishakh in hospital
It may be recalled that Vaishakh was attacked by a python from behind the bushes when returning alone from the house of his grandfather. He faced extreme danger, but showing presence of mind, had hit the eye region of the python with a stone nearby at which the python had loosened its grip and scampered away. Vaishakh was rushed to hospital with several injuries made of python bites.
Locals say that the area where Vaishakh lives is deserted, and a dumping yard is located nearby. The dump attracts animals and also reptiles. The problem is compounded by the fact that many people from the region who catch hold of snakes and pythons release them in this area.
Snakes expert, Gururaj Sanil, said that pythons go in search of more food during October and November as they consume less food between December to February, which happens to be their mating season. He has advised people not to become unduly panicky about them.