Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Snakes on the Rise: New Town Residents Face Monsoon Serpent Encounters
Snakes are showing up in New Town, Kolkata, especially during the rainy season.
This is because of things like water, garbage, and less space for the snakes to live.
Some snakes can bite, and people need to be careful.
The government is giving advice on how to stay safe, like avoiding long grass and knowing what to do if bitten.
If someone gets bitten, they need to go to the hospital right away for medicine to help them get better.
Residents of New Town, Kolkata are encountering snakes in unexpected places during the monsoon season.
Two residents died from snakebites in July 2023 in the New Town area.
Wildlife conservationists attribute the increase in snake sightings to factors like urbanisation, poor waste management, and habitat destruction.
The New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) has issued an advisory with safety guidelines for residents.
Medical experts emphasize that snakebites require immediate medical attention, with anti-venom as the primary treatment.
- Who
- Residents of New Town and wildlife conservationists.
- What
- Increased snake sightings and encounters in New Town, Kolkata, during monsoon season.
- When
- During the monsoon season, with incidents reported in 2023 and ongoing.
- Where
- New Town, Kolkata.
- Why
- Due to factors like waterlogging, urbanisation, waste management, and habitat destruction bringing snakes into human spaces.
Residents Facing the Issue
Wildlife Experts Perspective
Community safety
Residents Facing the Issue
Residents are expressing concern about snake encounters in their living spaces during the monsoon season.
Wildlife Experts Perspective
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Causes for Concern
Residents Facing the Issue
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Wildlife Experts Perspective
Wildlife conservationists cite urbanization, waste management, and habitat destruction are pushing reptiles into human spaces.
- Location
- New Town, Kolkata
- Season
- Monsoon
- Fatalities in 2023
- Two
- NKDA Advisory
- Issued safety guidelines
- Emergency Helpline
- 033 2334 0234 and 1800 103 7652
- Key Treatment
- Anti-venom