Venomous Snake Found in Bag at SMVS Hospital in Gandhinagar
A major tragedy was averted as a female employee showed presence of mind while reaching out for a handkerchief from her bag
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
8 November 2026, 1:42 pm · 2 min read
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According to a report by Sandesh, an incident of a venomous common krait snake being found has come to light at the well-known SMVS Hospital in Gandhinagar city. The snake had crept inside the bag of a female employee working in the basement area of the hospital. This snake was hidden beneath a handkerchief kept inside the bag.
According to the details of the incident, the female employee was about to put her hand inside the bag to take out the handkerchief when she spotted the snake. Due to this vigilance, a major accident was averted and her life was saved. As soon as this incident became known, severe panic and fear spread among the hospital staff and employees.
Regarding this occurrence, local environmentalist and rescue expert Pradeep Solanki was informed immediately, who rushed to the basement of the hospital. During the inspection, the snake was carefully extracted from the side compartment of the bag. This snake was identified as a common krait, which is considered one of the four most venomous snakes in India and its venom can prove fatal to human life.
Displaying his skill and caution, Pradeep Solanki successfully rescued this venomous krait snake and safely enclosed it in a rescue box. Thereafter, the snake was safely released into a secure forest area far away from human habitation.
Following this incident of a venomous creature appearing at a public and sensitive place like a hospital, the hospital administration and staff have started taking special measures regarding cleanliness and security across the entire premises.
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