A team comprising of two snake rescue experts, was promptly dispatched to the location and upon arrival identified the snake as an Indian Rock Python (Python molurus), a large nonvenomous python species found in the Indian, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This species is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and is listed under Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), which regulates the international trade of wildlife species. Sonu, a member of the Wildlife SOS rescue team, said, "It was a tough rescue operation for us, as we had to bring the python down from the shed, without hurting or agitating it. After requesting the staff to clear the area as a safety precaution, we managed to carefully lure the large constrictor into a safe transport container."

KartickSatyanarayan, co-founder of Wildlife SOS, said, "Although non-venomous, a python's bite can be injurious so one has to be careful while carrying out such rescue operations. The Indian Rock Python is threatened by habitat loss, poaching and is a sought after species in the illegal pet trade. Our team works hard to sensitize people to these largely misunderstood creatures and make it possible for them to co-exist in urban areas. The python was found to be in good health and was released back into the wild.