Why are snakes being spotted more frequently in Islamabad?
Key takeaways
- Killing snakes not necessary as safer approach is to guide them out of residential areas, stresses experts By Duaa Mirza | Published May 17, 2026
- Wildlife specialists explain that myths about snakes are mostly based on assumptions rather than facts.
- Experts also stress that killing snakes is not necessary and that the safer approach is to guide them out of residential areas.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan Why are snakes being spotted more frequently in Islamabad? Killing snakes not necessary as safer approach is to guide them out of residential areas, stresses experts By Duaa Mirza | Published May 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Snakes are being increasingly spotted across Islamabad, raising concern among residents, while experts stress that killing them is unnecessary and that the safer approach is to carefully guide them away from residential areas.
Wildlife specialists explain that myths about snakes are mostly based on assumptions rather than facts. They clarify that snakes do not enter homes deliberately or chase people. Instead, they tend to retreat toward their natural habitats.