A baby cobra and a skink were rescued from a mouse glue trap by Team RESQ in coordination with the Goa Forest Department after the reptiles became stuck in a trap placed inside an office.
According to the rescue team, both animals were safely freed using coconut oil, which helps dissolve the adhesive without causing further injury. Following the rescue, the baby cobra and the skink were released back into their natural habitat.
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The rescuers highlighted the dangers posed by glue traps, noting that such traps have been officially banned in several Indian states due to the suffering they inflict on animals. Despite these restrictions, they said the traps continue to be freely sold in the open market.
Team RESQ urged the public to avoid using glue traps, warning that they often ensnare non-target wildlife, including snakes, lizards and birds, causing prolonged suffering or death. They instead encouraged the use of humane and wildlife-friendly alternatives for pest control.
