Nagar Panchami Highlights Compassion: The Rescue of a Banded Krait

Celebrating Nag Panchami, the rescue of an Ahiraj snake underscores the message that every creature deserves respect. Dr. Tripathi, who previously treated a cobra, considered this his second serpentine surgery. He emphasized that snakes do not attack humans unless provoked or accidentally stepped on. Moreover, snakes are valuable allies for farmers, controlling rodent populations that threaten crops. The successful operation – involving a stainless‑steel wire, twelve stitches, and an hour of meticulous work – demonstrated that humane intervention can save wildlife and reinforce ecological balance.