Successful Cobra Surgery Saves Reptile After Building Demolition Incident

In Haveri, a successful surgical intervention has brought relief to a cobra severely injured during the demolition of an old building. The incident occurred on National Highway-48 when workers clearing the old Rajasthan Dhaba on Kanakapura Road found the cobra trapped under debris. The injured reptile was promptly rescued and brought to the local polyclinic.

Dr. Sannaberappa Sannaputtakkanavar, a reptile conservationist and the chief veterinary officer at the polyclinic, led the critical operation on Nagara Panchami. The cobra had sustained severe injuries, including an eight-inch wound on its stomach. Dr. Sannaberappa and his team performed complex procedures, including visceral evisceration, laceration repair, and reconstructive surgery, which required 17 stitches. The surgery, conducted under anesthesia, took about an hour.

Following the operation, the cobra was carefully monitored for five days. Dr. Sannaberappa provided detailed post-surgery care instructions to ensure a smooth recovery. Once the cobra showed signs of improvement, it was decided to release it back into the wild. The snake was subsequently released into the Karjagi Reserve Forest area.

Snake rescuer Nagaraj Bairanna, who initially reported the injured cobra, praised Dr. Sannaberappa’s prompt response and the successful recovery of the reptile. The operation highlights the importance of wildlife conservation efforts and the dedicated work of veterinarians in treating injured wildlife.

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