Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Indian Rock Python Rescued From Dance Performance in Hyderabad
Animal welfare workers found a python being used in a public dance performance in Hyderabad.
They said the snake was being displayed at a Ganesh celebration.
Police helped the animal welfare group rescue the python.
A chicken was also found with the alleged snake handler.
The group said the chicken was treated cruelly during the performance.
The python had an infection in its mouth and teeth.
It was taken for veterinary care and treatment.
Authorities were asked to take action under wildlife-protection laws.
Animal welfare activists rescued an Indian rock python allegedly used during a dance performance at a Ganesh pandal in Jawaharnagar.
The Greater Hyderabad Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals conducted the rescue with local police assistance.
The group had reportedly tracked a dance troupe from Visakhapatnam for five days over alleged live-snake use.
On September 20, an alleged snake handler was apprehended with the python and a boiler chicken hen, according to GHSPCA.
The python had an oral-cavity and teeth infection and was placed under veterinary observation and treatment; both animals were rescued.
- Who
- The Greater Hyderabad Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, with local police, rescued the python and chicken from a dance group from Visakhapatnam.
- What
- An Indian rock python allegedly used in a public dance performance, along with a boiler chicken hen, was rescued.
- When
- The rescue was reported on September 20, after the group had been tracked for five days.
- Where
- Jawaharnagar, Hyderabad, including a Ganesh pandal and road performance location.
- Why
- The animals were allegedly being used and subjected to cruelty during public performances.
- Rescued animals
- One Indian rock python and one boiler chicken hen
- Location
- Jawaharnagar, Hyderabad
- Rescue agency
- Greater Hyderabad Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- Police involvement
- Local police assisted the rescue
- Reported date
- September 20
- Python's condition
- Infection affecting its oral cavity and teeth
- Follow-up care
- Veterinary observation and treatment