Uran: In a rare incident, a foreign species of snake was discovered inside a cargo container that had arrived in Uran from the United Kingdom, carrying rubber tyres at the Nhava Sheva Port on Saturday.

The reptile, identified as a Corn Snake (also known as a Red Rat Snake), had reportedly survived for nearly 40 days inside the sealed container before being found.

Discovery During Cargo Unloading

The discovery was made on Saturday during destuffing operations at the Hind Container Terminal.

Custom House Agent Milind Patil and his team were startled when they noticed the orange, striped snake moving among the tyres. The management immediately contacted the Friends of Nature (FON) organization for rescue assistance.

Quick Rescue Operation by FON Volunteers

Volunteer Swapnil Mhatre coord

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