Reliance Foundation’s Vantara ensures that rescued wild animals have a second chance at life. Forced into a breeding programme focused on egg sales, this Burmese python rescued by the Anant Ambani-led initiative was treated for a reproductive disorder thanks to timely intervention and surgery.
The Burmese python, which is listed as ‘vulnerable’ as per the IUCN Red List despite being one of the largest species of snakes in the world, is also popular as a house pet due to which they often fall prey to illegal breeders.
Named Sera, the snake had a severe condition that led to a swollen coelom, or body cavity. But, what was most shocking was that when it was operated upon, the veterinary team at Vantara’s rescue and rehabilitation centre found at least 27 rotten eggs contributing to a life-threatening infection.
While Sera’s case underscores the critical role of timely and skilled intervention in animal care, the reptile’s journey also serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of animals and the importance of compassionate veterinary care in ensuring their well-being. Vantara has a staff of more than 2,000, dedicated to the care of over 2,000 rescued animals across 43 species from around the world.
Recognising the urgency of the situation, the veterinary team conducted thorough examinations including sonography and CT scans, determining that surgical intervention was the only viable option. Under careful anaesthesia, Sera was brought into the operating room for the procedure.
The veterinary team, however, made a startling revelation during the procedure — a staggering 27 rotten eggs were contributing to the infection in Sera’s coelom. They took swift action to remove the infected mass and thoroughly cleanse the cavity.
Following the procedure, Sera was relocated to a tranquil and isolated environment for recovery. Despite the gravity of its condition, the snake demonstrated remarkable resilience and displayed positive signs of recovery by showing interest in food.
The procedure was possible due to the state-of-the-art infrastructure available at the rescue and rehabilitation centre at Vantara. It has a hospital and medical research centre with the most advanced technology, including an intensive care unit, MRI, CT scan, X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, dental scalar, lithotripsy, dialysis, OR1 technology that enables live videoconferencing for surgeries as well as a blood plasma separator.
Earlier, in an interview with CNN-News18, Anant Ambani said the newly announced initiative is driven by the cause of animal welfare and his will to give back to society. Vantara is spread over 3,000 acres within the green belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery complex in Gujarat.
The son of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and philanthropist Nita Ambani, Anant is soon to be married to his fiancee Radhika Merchant. Amid announcing this initiative that is close to his heart, he is also gearing up for his pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar from March 1 to 3, which will be attended by the who’s who of business and entertainment.
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