WildlifeCritical
Snake or wildlife
For snakes, monkeys, owls, kites, turtles, mongoose, or unknown wild animals.
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Do this
- 1Move people and pets away. Keep a safe distance.
- 2Do not hit, smoke out, pour chemicals, or corner the animal.
- 3Take a photo/video only from a safe distance.
- 4Call forest department or trained wildlife rescuer.
- 5Keep the animal's route visible but do not block escape unless a rescuer instructs you.
Do not
- Do not catch snakes or monkeys yourself.
- Do not keep wildlife at home.
- Do not release injured wildlife randomly.
Call script
Wildlife rescue needed at [location]. Animal appears to be [species/unknown]. It is [trapped/injured/inside house]. People are safe and waiting.
References
- Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 — possession and handling of protected species
This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm the current text of any law before relying on it.