Philippine cobra rescued at Tayabas City school

LUCENA CITY — Authorities safely captured a venomous Philippine cobra found on the premises of a public high school in Tayabas City, Quezon, on Tuesday afternoon.

The snake was captured at 1:17 p.m. at the Buenaventura Alandy National High School, the Tayabas City Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO) said in a Wednesday report. 

The reptile was subsequently turned over to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) for proper assessment and disposition.

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Although venomous, the Philippine cobra (Naja philippinensis) generally poses no threat to humans unless disturbed, provoked, or threatened, the report said.

Snakes help maintain ecosystem balance.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies the Philippine cobra as “Near Threatened”, as the species could be within extinction level if its population declines further.

The species inhabits a variety of environments, including tropical moist forests, agricultural areas, and urban communities.

Authorities reminded the public that hunting, collecting, or possessing wildlife without proper authorization is prohibited under Republic Act No. 9147, or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001./coa