India, Aug. 22 -- Apython curled up under a cot may not be the kind of houseguest one would expect. But that's how rescuers recently found a python near a DDA Park in Delhi's Forest View Apartments. The reptile was safely rescued, with reports suggesting it may have come from the nearby Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary. But its sighting is a reminder that monsoon increases the chances of encountering snakes, monitor lizards, and other reptiles closer to residential areas. "During the monsoon, the natural hiding spaces of wildlife can get flooded, forcing the animals to look for dry and sheltered areas, leading them to come into human spaces," says an official from Wildlife SOS. Payal Sachdeva, a Gurugram resident from Sector 65, recounts, "I was in the kitchen when I saw a snake crawling at the window pane, trying to enter the house. My kids were with me and it was spine-chilling to think how it could have harmed them had I not raised alarm." The snake was later identified as non-venomous by the society's security team. Experts advise maintaining a safe distance while avoiding any attempt to catch, chase, or kill the reptile. Jose Louies from Wildlife Trust of India asserts that spotting a snake does not necessarily mean danger. "The first step is to identify the species, which you can do by uploading a photograph on an app such as Serpent. If it turns out to be venomous, call a trained rescuer immediately. Do not attempt to catch or kill it yourself," he says....