India, June 30 -- Bandra-Kurla Complex, one of the prime business hubs in the city, is known for grappling with human-versus-wildlife conflict. The 41 pythons rescued from the vicinity in June only hint at a rampancy in recent years.

The phones of wildlife experts - working independently as well as in NGOs such as the Wildlife Animal Protect and Rescue Association (WARA) - and forest officers around Bandra have been buzzing with distressed calls for python rescues in June. "While some calls come from corporate offices, others are from pedestrians, gardeners, and construction workers," said Atul Kamble, a snake catcher.

According to records maintained by wildlife rescuers, the first rescue was made on June 4. "Recently, we rescued a pyth...