3 weeks ago
Snake Death In Telangana School Sparks Safety Concerns
A 10-year-old boy in India died after a snake bit him inside his classroom.
That made people worried about snakes in schools, homes and workplaces.
Snakes are often seen in places like Osmania University and gated communities in Hyderabad.
Heavy rain floods the burrows where snakes live, forcing them out to look for dry ground.
Snakes like to stay where there are lots of rats, which are often found near garbage.
Keeping areas clean, removing waste and cutting overgrown grass can help keep snakes away.
Sealing gaps under doors and around pipes can stop snakes from getting into buildings.
Putting mosquito nets without holes over doors and windows can also keep snakes out.
Not all snakes are dangerous, and many try to escape when they see people.
If a snake is not moving, people should call a rescuer instead of going near it.
A 10-year-old school student in Narayanpet district, Telangana, died after being bitten by a snake inside his classroom.
The death has renewed concerns about snake safety in places where people live, study and work.
Snake sightings have been reported at Osmania University, including shredded snake skin found in the Journalism Department.
Heavy rain floods snake burrows, forcing snakes to move toward structures and increasing encounters near lakes, hills and forest patches.
Experts recommend cleanliness, waste management, sealing entry gaps and calling rescuers as key precautions.
- Who
- A 10-year-old school student in Narayanpet district; Prof. Chelmala Srinivasulu of Osmania University's zoology department and other wildlife experts offered safety guidance.
- What
- The student died after being bitten by a snake inside his classroom, sparking renewed calls for better snake safety precautions.
- Where
- Narayanpet district, Telangana; with related sightings reported across Hyderabad, including Osmania University and gated communities.
- When
- The exact date is not stated in the articles.
- Why
- Heavy rain floods snake burrows, driving snakes onto dry ground and into structures, while rodent infestations near garbage attract them.
Key facts
- Incident
- Death of a 10-year-old student from a snake bite inside a classroom
- Location
- Narayanpet district, Telangana
- Sighting hotspots
- Osmania University, Brigade Citadel and other gated communities in Hyderabad
- Seasonal risk
- Monsoon flooding pushes snakes out of burrows toward structures
- Expert quoted
- Prof. Chelmala Srinivasulu, Osmania University zoology department
- Prevention measures
- Cleanliness, debris removal, waste management, sealing gaps, mosquito nets without holes
- Safety advice
- Not all snakes are venomous; call rescuers if a snake is not moving
Quotes
Prof. Chelmala Srinivasulu
Zoology professor at Osmania University
“All snakes are not venomous. In general situations, non‑venomous snakes try to escape if confronted. If a snake is not attempting to escape and is not moving, people must call rescuers.”
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“Snakes are found near garbage and trash areas, where rodents are in higher numbers. During monsoons, snakes get out of their burrows to avoid flooding and head to structures.”
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Resident of Brigade Citadel
Community resident reporting snake sightings
“We found multiple snakes within the community. One of them even found a snake in an elevator, and a full sweep had to be done.”
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Sources
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