Python Indigo was released to Lawacherra National Park in Kamaganj upazila on Saturday after a year of observation.

Animesh Ghose Ayon, wildlife biologist at Creative Conservation Alliance, said a radio transmitter was installed in the body of the Indigo in October last year. It was attached to learn about the life cycle of the snake, its behavior and eating habits. 

Members of Creative Conservation Alliance named the python Indigo. They named the snake alphabetically for research, he said.

Generally, the battery of the radio transmitter lasts from 12 months to 24 months. The transmitter in the Indigo's body had been attached 12 months ago. Due to this, the transmitter was removed from its body on November 1 this year. 

Dr. Abu Sayem Arif, veterinary surgeon of Sreemangal, said the operation was done at the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Janokichara area. 

Regarding surgery, he said that the weight of the radio transmitter is only 1% of the total weight of the snake and internationally recognized.

It has not yet been a physical problem to the snake. At present, Indigo's weight is 7.5 kg and it is 73 inches long, he said.

This study was done in collaboration between Bangladesh Forest Department and Creative Conservation Alliance. Creative Conservation Alliance has been using Radio Telemetry technology for over five years to monitor the movements and habitats of pythons.