India is home to a very rich diversity of snake species. But unfortunately, due to fear, superstitions, misinformation, and rapid urbanization, snakes are
often harmed or killed when they enter our neighborhoods. However, a growing number of wildlife enthusiasts, and NGOs have stepped up to protect these misunderstood creatures.
Snake rescue organizations do more than just respond to emergencies. They act as a vital link between humans and wildlife, breaking myths, educating communities, and preventing unnecessary harm to both people and snakes. These services become especially important during monsoon season, when snake sightings surge due to flooding and displacement.
In a country where human-wildlife conflict is increasing, the availability of local snake rescuers reminds us that coexistence is possible and that fear can be replaced by respect and understanding. By saving a snake, we’re not just protecting life, but also preserving an important piece of our ecosystem.
STRAW India has compiled a city-wise list of snake rescue organizations and individuals who can help people when a snake by mistake may have
entered their homes.
Mumbai
RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare): 76666 66696
Sarrp India: 7666993322 / 9821134056
Gujurat
Rajkot - Wildlife and Nature Welfare Trust: 098700 75191
Vadodara - Wildlife SOS: 9825011117
Bhubaneswar
Khandagiri - Earth Crusaders Organization (ECO): 9438656423
New Delhi
Wildlife SOS: 9871963535
Kolkata
Stripes & Green Earth Foundation: 8777091834
Bengaluru
BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike): 080-22221188
Shuayb: 9900206859
Mohan: 98450 80903
Shivappa: 9980855720
Sharath: 9880108801
Prasanna Kumar: 9902794711
Jairaj: 9342596704
Pune
RESQ Charitable Trust: 98909 99111
Chennai
Madras Crocodile Bank Trust / Snake Park: 094459 80950
Hyderabad
The Friends of Snakes Society: 8374233366
Jaipur
Snake Rescue, Jaipur: 9950641704
Srinagar, J&K
Wildlife SOS: 7006692300; 9419778280
Agra
Wildlife SOS: 9917109666
Goa
Act For Goa: https://actforgoa.org/resource/snake-rescue-volunteers-in-goa/
Guwahati, Assam
Help Earth: 98647 53929
Nagpur
Nagpur - Sarpmitra: 8788794274
Patna
Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park: 612-2217758
Kochi
SARPA (Snake Awareness, Rescue & Protection App)
Bhopal
T.T. Nagar Saleem Khan: 9425600658
Ashoka Garden, Dr. Zafar Khan: 9893661295
D.I.G. Bungalow - Munna Khan: 9303445671
Lakhanlal Lalghati - 9303134142
Bairagarh, Diwan Ahuja - 9827376559
Minal Residency, Nikhil Ahuja: 9424724258
Kolar - Khaleel Khan: 9203897732
D.I.G. Bungalow Aslam Khan: 9826032234
Bhadbhada, Raja Ram: 7587608535
Piplani, Akash: 7999319147
Karond, Shahed Khan: 9826201176