A student took his Bullet motorcycle to a service center, only to discover a venomous snake hiding beneath the seat. The sight caused panic, prompting a snake catcher and his son to arrive and safely remove the dangerous reptile.

The incident took place at a servicing station in the Civil Lines area of Sagar district, in central India’s Madhya Pradesh, on July 21.

Visuals show that a Russell's viper was seen near the engine of a motorcycle, hiding inside. With great skill, the snake catcher and his son together rescued the snake.


Speaking to Newslions, snake catcher Akeel stated that the snake was a Russell’s viper, 3 feet long, a species known for its potent venom capable of causing death within minutes if bitten.

In Sagar, a B. A student was left startled after discovering a venomous snake hidden beneath the petrol tank of his motorcycle. A snake catcher was summoned and, after a careful effort, successfully captured the snake without harm.

Unbeknownst to the student, he had ridden the motorcycle for almost two hours with the snake concealed inside.

The incident occurred at Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University in Sagar. Lucky, the B. A student had arrived on campus in the morning and parked his Bullet motorcycle before attending his classes. Upon returning, the campus guard alerted him about a snake sighting near his bike.

Worried, Lucky started the motorcycle, placed it in sunlight, and shook it, trying to find the snake, but saw nothing. Assuming it had escaped, he rode off with friends, unaware the snake remained hidden.

After wandering the city for about two hours, Lucky and his friends went to a service center for a bike wash. The mechanic spotted the snake beneath the petrol tank, causing alarm at the center.

Those present called snake catcher Akeel Baba, who arrived with his son Asad Khan. The rescue operation began as the snake had moved under the bike seat. The mechanic removed the seat and petrol tank, allowing Akeel to safely catch the snake.