In a startling incident in western India, veterinary doctors successfully treated a snake that swallowed a foot-long piece of plastic.

The incident took place at Dr. Rina Dev's Animal and Bird Clinic in Mumbai on October 15.

Visuals showed the snake being treated in the clinic, with the doctor carefully removing the large plastic piece from the reptile’s mouth. The snake appeared calm as the plastic was steadily extracted, leaving it free from the obstruction.

After the procedure, the doctor was seen holding both the removed plastic and the snake, signalling the successful treatment.

Speaking to Newslions, Dr. Rina Dev, veterinary doctor from Mumbai, explained that the snake was rescued from the Juhu area with a swollen face. Initially, it was suspected that the snake had swallowed a creature like a rat, but after investigation, it was found to have ingested a large piece of plastic. The plastic was safely removed, and the snake was declared well after the treatment.