Assam: 16-foot Burmese python rescued from Nagaon district, watch

A Burmese python was rescued in Assam's Nagaon district on July 11 following which it was released in Swang Reserve Forest. According to reports, 16-foot python was rescued from Borghat Chapanala area in district situated 121 kilometres east of capital Guwahati. video of rescue operation was captured on camera and was shared by news ncy ANI on July 12. In foot, apparently captured by locals, a man can be seen putting snake into a bad.

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"A Burmese python was rescued from Borghat Chapanala area in Nagaon district yesterday. It was later released in Swang reserve forest," ANI captioned video which has since garnered more than 32,000 views and nearly 1,000 likes. According to reports, giant python was spotted by locals in area who immediately informed forest department following which it was rescued. Assam is currently battling with heavy floods and wild animals often come out of hiding or from ir natural habitat during this season. 

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Burmese python

Burmese python is native to Souast Asia and is one of five largest snake species in world. y are often found in wet or marshy type areas, especially near a water source, and are also sometimes semiaquatic. species is considered vulnerable as per International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Burmese python typically grows up to 16 feet in length but have been kwn to reach over 18 feet. 

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