Urban wild Life - Python

This clip must have left you wondering what it is all about. Though a bit chaotic,

I am sure that you did see a line in front of the windshield in the

beginning and after some psychedelic effects, something moving slowly

on the road. That moving thing was the Python crossing the highway at night.

It was pouring and it was 2 am. If you are wondering why I was out there in pouring

rain at 2 am, here is the explanation. I had taken the midnight flight from

Bengaluru to Goa and was heading home  from the airport. I had the

pleasure of meeting this wild friend on the Curti - Borim bypass road

near Ponda. I had heard that there are Pythons in that part but had

never had the pleasure of meeting one, before. I was exited and hence this post.

The Python must have come out for a casual stroll after a good meal,

as the bulging middle indicated, or probably on the lookout for a

comfortable resting place. It was lucky not to have found a permanent

resting place under the wheels of a passing truck! Of course, you couldn’t blame a

driver if he ran over the Python. It had no resemblance to a snake, had an odd shape

because of its meal, and was moving imperceptibly in a straight line. It could have

been easily mistaken for any of the odd things one finds on a road. I would have missed

It if my son had not pointed it to me. It took its own time to cross the road and we

stopped in the middle, providing it some protection from other drivers who might not be

as considerate.

My efforts in getting a picture was not very successful and my son managed

to get this clip after snatching the phone and leaning out of the door.

We enjoyed the unexpected encounter till the Python entered into the

roadside bushes and then continued on our way.

Though not convenient, I take these night flights as I the fares are usually

low and there is no hassle of moving through the nightmare of Bengaluru traffic.

Now, this is another incentive and I hope to meet the Python again!