SUNGAI PETANI: Cases involving snakes in the Kuala Muda district have shown an increase in the first two months of this year compared to the same period last year. Kuala Muda district Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Captain (PA) Azahar Ahmad said a total of 208 cases recorded in January and February this year, compared to 174 recorded last year. “Among factors contributing to the increase of cases involving snakes are hot and dry weather conditions, and disturbance and destruction to their habitats. “Most of the snakes caught are reticulated python and cobra,” he said when contacted by Bernama today. “Most of the snakes caught are reticulated python and cobra,” he said when contacted by Bernama today.

Source: New Strait Times March 19, 2019 01:52 UTC