Cobra Eggs Hatch November-January, DKI Residents Are Asked To Wapasa Snakes Enter Settlements

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JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has asked its citizens to be aware of the entry of snakes into cities and settlements when the rainy season arrives. Given, the appearance of snakes in several locations in the capital recently is quite disturbing.

Currently, from November 2021 to January 2022, it is time for the cobra's egg to hatch. Cobras usually lay their eggs in piles of rocks, bushes, or wood. When hatched, cobra chicks are often found in damp locations.

Therefore, the DKI Provincial Government urges residents to ask the government for help by telephone with the service number 112 if they see a snake.

"Immediately contact the service immediately, call the Jakarta Alert 112 Emergency Service to get treatment from the relevant officers," wrote the dkijakarta Instagram account, quoted Monday, November 22. Because the snake is threatened with the slightest movement. Then, protect the family, especially the little ones

Residents can also evacuate snakes with equipment such as broom handles, iron sticks, or long sticks in an emergency.

"If the snake is small, press the snake's head with footwear. Avoid dangerous parts such as the head and mouth," said the DKI Provincial Government.

The DKI Provincial Government also appealed to residents to prevent snakes from coming to their homes. The trick is to clean the house and the environment from piles of stuff, cover the mouse holes to the water holes, and don't let the tree branches in the house touch the ceiling.

Then, use a mat of fibers or rough plastic on the door of the house. Then use mosquito spray to test whether there are snakes or not in the corner of the house before unpacking.