Who Is Janaki Devi? Bihar’s ‘Snake Lady’ Safely Rescues 10-Foot King Cobra From Family’s Home (Video)
Janaki Devi, popularly known as Bihar's 'Snake Lady,' safely rescued a nearly 10-foot king cobra from a family's home near the Valmiki Tiger Reserve. A trained wildlife rescuer who has been saving snakes since the age of 12, she has rescued thousands of venomous reptiles over the years, helping protect both residents and wildlife across the region.
Janaki Devi, popularly known as Bihar's 'Snake Lady,' is once again drawing attention after safely rescuing a nearly 10-foot-long king cobra that entered a family's home near the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar. The trained snake rescuer responded within minutes of receiving the call and removed the venomous reptile without causing harm to either the residents or the animal before releasing it safely into a nearby forest.
The incident occurred after the cobra entered the home of a resident identified as Munni Lal. Alarmed family members immediately left the house and alerted neighbours, leading to a crowd gathering outside the residence as the snake remained inside. Janaki Devi then arrived at the scene and carried out the rescue using her years of experience handling venomous reptiles. Punjab: Man Hangs From Crane To Rescue Bird Trapped in Dangling Wires, Video of Incident Goes Viral.
Bihar's 'Snake Lady' Rescues a 10-Foot King Cobra From a Home
Valmiki Nagar: A 10-foot-long cobra emerged in Visaha village, a woman caught it and released it safely into the forest. Due to rains and floods, wildlife is moving towards populated areas.#Bihar #ValmikiNagar #Cobra pic.twitter.com/oZsgdlUuCT
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Who Is Janaki Devi?
Janaki Devi is a trained wildlife rescuer from Valmikinagar in Bihar and is widely known across the region as the "Snake Lady" for her work rescuing venomous snakes from residential areas and safely releasing them back into the wild.
According to forest officials, she has rescued thousands of venomous snakes over the years, helping protect both local communities and wildlife. Venomous Russell's Viper Rescued From Mumbai's BKC Metro Station Basement, Video Surfaces.
Her journey began at the age of 12, when she started learning and participating in snake rescue operations. Despite being bitten multiple times during rescue missions, she has continued her work, responding to calls from residents whenever dangerous snakes enter homes or villages.
Bihar's 'Snake Lady' Rescues King Cobra Safely
Following the alert, Janaki Devi carefully handled the king cobra and removed it from the house without incident. The snake was later released into a nearby forest, preventing what could have become a dangerous encounter between people and wildlife.
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Forest Ranger Satyam Kumar said such incidents become more common during the monsoon season and periods of changing weather, when snakes leave their natural habitats in search of dry and safe shelter.
He noted that villages located close to the Valmiki Tiger Reserve are particularly prone to snake encounters because of their proximity to forested areas.
The ranger urged residents not to panic or attempt to catch snakes themselves. Instead, they should immediately contact the forest department or trained rescue personnel, as handling venomous reptiles without proper expertise can be extremely dangerous.
About the King Cobra
The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake and is known for its powerful neurotoxic venom, which affects the nervous system.
Although king cobras generally avoid human contact, experts advise seeking immediate medical attention in the event of a bite, as prompt treatment is essential.
Janaki Devi's latest rescue has once again highlighted the important role trained wildlife rescuers play in ensuring the safety of both people and animals, particularly in regions where human settlements border forest habitats.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 16, 2026 05:46 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
