SIK: Residents within the Sik district are reminded to be alert on the presence of toxic reptiles of their houses following the present sizzling climate.
The Sik Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) district officer, Civil Defence (PA) Lieutenant Haisul Aishah Mohd Napiah mentioned the toilet space is often a place for the reptiles tro search shelter other than hen coops.
According to him, a complete of 51 snakes of varied sorts had been recorded caught in January with 32 instances in February.
“For the month of March, 20 instances have been acquired up to now. Last night time, at 10.22 pm, we acquired a grievance a couple of four-metre lengthy cobra, on the roof a WC in a home in Kampung Batu Dua, Sungai Pau.
“A group from Sik APM took about half-hour to lure the reptile after the animal escaped and hid in a crack within the wall of the home,“ he mentioned when contacted by Bernama right here as we speak.
He added that the snake was introduced again to the Sik District APM Operations Control Centre earlier than being handed over to the Sik District Wildlife Office.
Members of the general public are requested to contact Sik APM at 04 469 8221 if there are any emergency instances and need assistance over the presence of toxic animals. -Bernama