Ahodwo pythons calm, stable after relocation to Kumasi Zoo 

The two pythons rescued from the Ahodwo Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) substation in Kumasi have successfully settled in at the Kumasi Zoological Gardens, a follow-up by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) has revealed.

A visit by the GNA to the facility showed the reptiles resting calmly in their enclosure, appearing relaxed, and adapting well to their new environment after the stressful rescue operation.

Staff at the Zoo confirmed that the animals were responding positively, an indication that they were recovering steadily from the ordeal.

Dr. Meyer Ziekah Yiryele, Resident Veterinary Doctor at the Zoo, told the GNA that the reptiles were brought in following a distress call from officials of the Electricity Company of Ghana in the early hours of Friday, after the animals were spotted at the Ahodwo substation.

He explained that due to the potential danger posed to both the animals and personnel at the facility, a swift intervention became necessary.

Dr. Ziekah said a rescue team was immediately dispatched to the scene, where it took about three hours to safely capture the two pythons along with their eggs, as they had positioned themselves close to sensitive electrical installations.

He noted that upon arrival at the Zoo, the reptiles underwent thorough medical examination, which confirmed that one was male and the other female, suggesting they were in a breeding phase.

According to him, the period coincided with the breeding season for such species, which may have influenced their movement in search of a conducive environment.

The eggs retrieved during the operation, he said, have been placed in an incubator under controlled conditions for monitoring.

Dr. Ziekah assured the public that once hatched, the young pythons would be released into the wild to contribute to ecological balance.

He emphasised the importance of wildlife conservation, noting that such efforts support the natural control of pests and help maintain a healthy ecosystem.

The successful relocation and adaptation of the reptiles, he added, highlights the effectiveness of coordinated efforts between institutions in managing human-wildlife encounters.

GNA