A resident of Barangay Looc in Mandaue City, Cebu turned over a reticulated python, commonly known as "sawa" in the Philippines, to the Looc Barangay Hall on Tuesday morning, February 20, 2024.
A surge in snake sightings and snakebite incidents in Kolkata has led to individuals from diverse backgrounds becoming snake catchers. Former farmers, pest control experts, and security guards have found themselves in high demand as they are responsible for apprehending snakes within the housing complexes and ensuring their safe custody until forest officials arrive.