A baby spectacled cobra hiding beneath a gas cylinder was safely rescued from a residence in Mulund West on Tuesday, following a prompt response by wildlife rescuers.

The Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW) helpline received a distress call from the household. Rescuers Ritik Jaiswal and Atharva Bhosle immediately rushed to the location and successfully rescued the young snake without incident. The cobra was later examined by wildlife veterinarian Dr. Rina Dev and subsequently released into the wild in coordination with the Maharashtra Forest Department.

Following the rescue, RAWW volunteers educated the residents about basic dos and don’ts when encountering snakes in urban areas.