Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Rare Flying Snake Rescued in Odisha Town
Imagine a special snake that can glide through the air!
One of these snakes, called an ornate flying snake, was found in a town in Odisha, India.
It's also known locally as Udanta Chiti Sapa.
It surprised a family when it slithered into their bathroom.
People got worried, but a rescue team came and safely caught the snake.
The snake was then taken to a nearby forest where it could live safely.
Experts say it was a rare sight for that town but that these snakes are usually found in forests.
A rare ornate flying snake was found in a household in Jeypore, Odisha.
The snake, also known as Udanta Chiti Sapa, caused initial alarm among residents.
A rescue team safely captured the non-venomous snake.
The snake was released into a nearby protected forest area.
Wildlife experts called the sighting rare for the town but not unprecedented.
- Who
- An ornate flying snake
- What
- Was rescued after entering a household.
- When
- Tuesday morning
- Where
- Jeypore town, Koraput district, Odisha
- Why
- It may have strayed into human habitation while foraging for food or shelter.
- Snake Species
- Ornate Flying Snake (Chrysopelea ornata)
- Local Name
- Udanta Chiti Sapa
- Location of Rescue
- Jeypore town, Koraput district, Odisha
- Rescue Date
- Tuesday morning
- Status
- Non-venomous
- Action
- Rescued and released into a nearby protected forest