In a time when most parts of the world are under lockdown due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the wildlife is reclaiming many areas and they can be spotted on the roads too. While wildlife is harmless most of the times, they can be extremely dangerous too. Here is an incident that shows a snake in a Honda Activa scooter coming out of the mirror bracket - the video might send chills down your spine.
The exact location of the incident is not known but snakes entering the vehicle is not uncommon in India. There have been many incidents in the past where snakes have come out of the cars, bikes and even scooters.
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The video shows the cobra snake in a Honda Activa headlamp bracket where the rearview mirror is bolted to the scooter. The snake can be spotted peeping out of the hole. A person can be seen nudging the headlamp assembly to ensure that the snake comes out completely and towards the end of the video, the cobra can be seen in its full glory. The full length of the snake is not seen in the video but it seems like a long one.
Snakes in vehicles!
The cold-blooded reptiles like snakes often take shelter in vehicles to regulate their body temperature and keep them warm. Most of the snakes are harmless and poisonless. However, if you stay in an area where there are a lot of long grasses and green cover, make sure that you always check the vehicle properly before getting aboard. Imagine if the snake had come out while riding the scooter. Also, it is always a good idea to call the animal rescue to handle such situations. They relocate the animals in a safer environment, which is away from the humans.
How to stop snakes?
You cannot do much about the snakes from entering your vehicle. But there are a few ways that can ensure that you do not get caught in the situation.
- Park your vehicle away from tall grasses. Snakes often wander in such areas and enter the vehicle easily.
- The warm engine bay is an attraction for the snake to take shelter and regulate the body temperature. Always do a quick check and peek in the engine bay before you start driving.
- If you spot a snake while riding or driving, park the vehicle on the side of the road without panicking.
