Rare Venomous Bamboo Pit Viper Causes Panic in Valmiki Nagar; WTI Rescues

• A rare Bamboo Pit Viper was spotted near 6 RD Road in Valmiki Nagar, causing panic among locals.
• A Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) team, including Kanhaiya Kumar and Murari Kumar, safely rescued the snake.
• The venomous snake was released into the dense forest of the Jatashankar area, Valmiki Nagar Range.
• The Bamboo Pit Viper is a rare, attractive species with bright green skin, camouflaging it in foliage.
• Generally calm but bites if provoked; forest department urges caution and reporting of wild animal sightings.

Why It Matters: Rare, venomous Bamboo Pit Viper found in Valmiki Nagar, safely rescued by WTI and relocated.