The Rajagoman is a highly venomous snake rarely seen in mountainous areas.
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A 13-foot-long venomous king cobra has been rescued from Kagate, on the border of Dhankuta Municipality-3 and 6.
Pradeep Shrestha of Leguwa, Mahalaxmi Municipality-5, Dhankuta, safely captured the snake on Saturday. The snake had been living in the shed of Bodh Prasad Wagle in Kagate, which is about 1,300 meters above sea level, for three days. Shrestha, who reached the spot after receiving information from locals, rescued the snake amidst dangerous conditions.
Preparations are underway to release the rescued king cobra safely into the forest area in coordination with the Division Forest Office, Dhankuta, informed Ward Chairman of Dhankuta Municipality-3, Bikash Ghimire.
According to Shrestha, who was involved in the rescue, the king cobra is a highly venomous snake rarely seen in the hilly areas. 'Its bite can cause serious conditions, even instant death,' he said.
According to him, although this snake does not attack unless it is handled, it becomes aggressive when handled.
Shrestha, who has been active in snake rescue for the past nine years, said that in the last two years, he has captured and released five king cobras from areas including Mahalaxmi and Pakhribas in Dhankuta. He says that due to climate change, such poisonous snakes have started appearing even in hilly and cold areas.
