Rahul Somvanshi
Indian rock pythons are large snakes, but they are not venomous. The safe approach is to keep your distance and call trained rescue teams rather than trying to handle the snake.
The Indian rock python (Python molurus) is non-venomous and kills prey by constriction. Its backward-curving teeth can cause painful cuts. Secondary sources list the species under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, after the 2022 amendment. Schedule I is the highest protection tier in that law.
Do not corner or try to kill a python. Keep your distance, keep livestock away and call the local forest department. Handling a large snake can cause crush injuries to people and to the animal.
Why pythons turn up in farm fields
Sugarcane fields offer dense cover that looks a lot like wetland reeds, which gives pythons shelter. This is an inference, not a population count. It does not show that there are more pythons this year.
Are Indian rock pythons venomous? No. They are non-venomous constrictors that subdue prey by squeezing. Their backward-curving teeth can cause painful cuts. Large coils can cause crush injuries if a snake is provoked or handled badly.
Killing a protected snake can bring legal trouble. If a large snake turns up near your home or farm, contact the forest department rather than handling it. Keep children and pets away while you wait.
