Rare White Krait Rescued from Mud House in Bagnan as Surroundings Flooded by Monsoon Rain
**Howrah:** Amidst the inundated surroundings during the monsoon season, a rare white krait was rescued from a mud house in Bagnan, Howrah. The sighting of this highly venomous snake on the floor of the house caused panic among the family. Later, the snake was safely rescued by snake rescuers.
The incident took place in the Batul village of Bagnan Block 2 in Howrah. According to local sources, a resident named Sanjeev Pramanik spotted a white snake in his mud house at night. Upon seeing the snake on the floor, he and his family members became terrified.
Immediately, they informed a member of the Wildlife Environment Saver Trust, named Sabuj Dolui. He arrived at the scene, safely contained the snake, and alerted the trust's snake rescuers. As news of the rare white snake's rescue spread, local residents began to gather in front of the house to see it.
Upon receiving the news, trust members Chitrok Pramanik, Sumanta Das, and Arghya Mallik arrived at the scene. After examining the snake, they confirmed that it was not an ordinary krait but a **leucistic krait**, which is a rare white krait.
Chitrok, Sumanta, Arghya, and Sabuj then carefully rescued the snake and confined it in a jar. They also searched various places in Sanjeev Pramanik's mud house to ensure that no other venomous snakes were hiding there.
Trust member Chitrok Pramanik stated that the krait is one of the most venomous snakes in West Bengal and India. However, white kraits are not commonly seen. He claimed that the rescued snake is a leucistic krait.
According to experts, **leucism is a genetic mutation** that results in a deficiency of pigments in the skin or other external parts of an animal, causing it to appear white or pale. In cases of leucism, the eye color typically remains normal, whereas in albinism, the eye color may also change.
Trust members claim that there have been previous instances of white krait rescues in Howrah district and various areas of West Bengal. However, the sighting of such a rare snake has naturally generated curiosity in the area.
After the snake rescue, trust members took initiatives to raise awareness among local residents. They warned locals that the flooding during the monsoon could increase snake sightings. They also advised not to panic upon seeing a snake, but to maintain distance and quickly contact trained snake rescuers or the forest department.
Due to the increase in snake encounters during the monsoon season, especially in rural areas, it has been advised to keep homes and surrounding areas clean and to be cautious while moving around at night.
