Bengaluru reports a surge in snake-rescue calls as Karnataka records 702 snakebites and six deaths in a week, prompting safety warnings. Bengaluru snake sightings rise as Karnataka records 702 bites | News Karnataka Image: File Photo Bengaluru: Snake sightings are increasing across Bengaluru as rainfall recedes and temperatures rise, with reptiles reportedly entering homes and appearing near everyday household items such as shoe racks, motorcycles, bathrooms and washing machines.