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An equatorial spitting cobra was rescued from a drain near block 363A Sembawang Crescent on Monday afternoon (September 7).
A Stomper alerted Stomp to the incident and shared a video and photos of a group of men pulling the snake out of the drain.
Stomp understands that the snake was given to volunteers from the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres).
Responding to a query from Stomp, Kalai Vanan, Deputy CEO of Acres, said that equatorial spitting cobras are native to Singapore and are active during the day, usually seen in the morning hunting small animals like frogs and lizards.
“This particular individual was safely transferred to our barrel by our two rescue volunteers,” he said.
“For poisonous snakes, we use snake handling equipment to handle them safely.
“Equipment and training aside, we apply a basic principle of compassion to every animal we handle.
“These animals are simply trying to adapt and survive in our urban jungle and the least we can do is treat them properly when we relocate them.
“We urge members of the public not to handle snakes and to call us for help.”
If you find a snake that requires rescue or relocation, call Acres at 9783 7782 or NParks.
