Hyderabad, Aug. 1 -- Panic gripped commuters on Friday night, July 31, when an approximately eight-foot-long python was spotted crossing a road in the Gachibowli area, briefly bringing traffic to a standstill.

Motorists slowed down, and a large number of curious onlookers gathered to watch the reptile as it moved calmly across the road before disappearing into nearby vegetation. The sudden sighting led to a temporary traffic jam, with several people stopping to record videos on their mobile phones.

Wildlife experts believe the recent heavy rains may have forced the python out of its natural habitat, such as a nearby lake, water body, or forested area, in search of dry ground. The snake eventually entered a vegetated patch without harmin...