Overview
- The sighting occurred near Air India Gate No. 3 in Vile Parle East on Thursday, February 19, according to reports.
- Photographer Karan Solanki recorded the snake resting on an outdoor AC unit, and the clip spread widely on social media.
- Passengers and bystanders reacted with alarm before Asha: The Hope for Animals Welfare Trust arrived to handle the rescue.
- The NGO says the snake was released into a natural habitat away from human settlements in line with official guidance.
- Identified as an Indian rat snake, the species is non-venomous and helps control rodents in Mumbai’s urban areas, with no injuries reported.