Forest dept rescues Python in UP's Aligarh

The Forest Department rescued a python from the Khair area of Aligarh district in Uttar Pradesh and released it in a nearby forest on Friday.

As per Aditi Sharma, Forest Conservator, Aligarh, coldblooded mals, such as reptiles, amphibians, insects are often sighted during warm days in winter.

"Python is a coldblooded mal. Coldblooded mals are often sighted in open during sunny days in winters. It was about 12 feet long and weighed around 25 kilograms. We rescued it and released it in the nearby forest," she said.

( With inputs from ANI )