The appearance of one Boa constrictor occidentalis over 2 meters in a house in the city San Ramon from New Oranin the province Jumpdisturbed the peace on Tuesday afternoon and forced the deployment of an operation to contain the reptile.
The neighbors gave notice through the 911 emergency call systemwhich initiated an intervention that, according to the authorities, is occurring more and more frequently in natural areas.
The operation took place shortly after 7 p.m. in one House at the intersection of Chaco Street and Esquiú Avenue.
Upon arrival at the site the crew San Ramón de la Nueva Orán Volunteer Fire Department discovered that the specimen had sought refuge there Laundry areacamouflaged among accumulated objects and bottles. The identification and safe handling of the animal was part of the operation, which prioritized both the safety of the people and the integrity of the snake.
The Boa constrictor occidentaliscommonly known as Lampalagua or Vizcacheras boais a species native to the region Salta Yungas.
He measured sample precisely 2.37 meters from head to tail, which measures the size of the reptile. As described in detail Oran Volunteer Fire Departmentthe Lampalagua It is not poisonous.
Their hunting and defense method is constriction, i.e. immobilization through pressure. Although its bite can be painful if handled carelessly, does not inject deadly toxins.
According to the newspaper portal The tribune, He The animal was transferred to a rough area nearby white riverin the natural environment of the Yungas. The aim of the relocation was to reintegrate the boa into its environment and avoid the dangers that city life poses to both the animal and people.
end of November, A 53-year-old woman experienced an alarming incident in the city of Río Ceballosnorth of the province CordovaWhen He found a Yarará snake in his bedroom.
The unexpected event occurred in one Housing 1° de Mayo Street, 400. The homeowner discovered the presence of the reptile on her bed and immediately alerted the authorities, who initiated the measure to combat the dangerous fauna.
The rapid intervention of the police and the application of a specific protocol made it possible to avoid serious consequences for the residents of the property.
The incident occurred in a residential area Ceballos Riverwhere heat and humidity on days favor the mobility of species like the Yarará.
According to the witness statements collected, the woman was at home when she noticed this Presence of the snake on her marriage bed. Surprised, she avoided any contact and preferred to turn to them Preventive patrol the local police.
The troops quickly arrived and took over necessary measures to ensure the integrity of both the complainant and the wildlife specimen.
The action plan included careful containment of the snake, identified by specialists as Yarará, one of the most common venomous vipers in the north-central region of the country. The protocol calls for the use of special tools and safety equipment when handling potentially dangerous reptiles.
Authorities recalled that this species occurs at certain times in both rural and urban areas, mainly due to fluctuations in temperature and humidity.. After ensuring there was no immediate danger to neighbors, officers removed the Yarará from the home and moved her outside the city limits in accordance with local animal welfare regulations.
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