A baby anaconda died in Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Park on Saturday, due to Failure to Thrive (FTT), a medical condition that occurs in weak baby snakes.
A baby anaconda died in Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Park on Saturday, due to Failure to Thrive (FTT), a medical condition that occurs in weak baby snakes.
On November 23, 2011, Sri Lanka zoo had donated five anacondas to Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Park. The youngest snake was found dead by the zoo authorities.
“This snake was a weakling. It weighed about 340g. After continuous monitoring and interaction with the Sri Lanka zoo, all four anacondas showed improvement in feeding and activity, except the smallest one. Manual feeding of two pinkies was tried on December 29, 2011. However, the snake vomited the next day” said BP Ravi, executive director of the zoo.
He said that the snake was taking a long time to molt, which prompted the authorities to resort to symptomatic treatment. Authorities carried out a manual molting process on January 4, and two layers of skin were removed to help the reptile recuperate. “After shedding, the snake was active. However, it wasn’t taking any food,” he added.
Post-mortem examination revealed severe adhesion and necrosis around the snake’s heart.
“The animal died due to heart failure and anorexia,” he said. The zoo authorities have decided to examine the other four anacondas for health issues. However, diagnosis will be possible only by ultrasound scanning. Veterinary College, Hassan has been asked to help in ultra-sonographic examination of other anacondas.
BBMP saves a bird
Wildlife volunteers of Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) rescued a kite which was almost on the verge of death. The bird was trapped in a coconut tree at Hutchins Road on Saturday.
BBMP wildlife volunteer Mohan K received a call from one of the residents who informed him that two birds were tangled in a nylon thread that were used for flying kites. The birds had been struck in the tree for two days. “We went to the spot and found that two kites tangled in a nylon thread that’s used for flying kites. We used a ladder, went up the tree and tried to rescue the birds. One bird flew away to a nearby mango tree and we rescued the other bird,” said Mohan. He added that the birds’ left wing was injured.
“We took the bird to the BBMP wildlife rehabilitation centre. After administering glucose, we fed the bird and left it in the same spot in the tree,” he said. If you find birds and animals in danger, please contact 9845080903 or 9880108801.
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