14 python eggs hatched through artificial incubation in a rare conservation success in Odisha

In a significant achievement in wildlife preservation efforts, 14 python eggs have successfully hatched through artificial incubation in Dhenkanal, Odisha.

Initially found in a pond embankment in Gaudapashi village under Meramundali, Angul district, these eggs were transferred for incubation due to safety concerns.

The discovery occurred in May, when villagers noticed a python nesting with its eggs at an excavation site. Seeking both the safety of the python and its eggs, locals alerted the Snake Helpline, a local wildlife volunteer group.

Their general secretary, Subhendu Mallik, orchestrated the careful relocation of the eggs to the Dhenkanal Range Office.

Once approved by Sumit Kar, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Dhenkanal, plans were put in place for their artificial incubation. The successful hatching of all the eggs highlights the effectiveness of this conservation method and underscores the commitment to protecting India's diverse wildlife.