:omg: Commonwealth Games countdown: six days to go
Latest developments from Delhi in the run-up to the 2010 Commonwealth Games, including snakes in the athletes' village and who will fill in for the Queen.

After the accidents, threats to pull-out and drama of last week, the Commonwealth Games are now just six days away.

The latest reports from Delhi are focusing on some of the wildlife, notably two snakes. A three-and-a-half foot cobra was found in the tennis complex, while another snake was reportedly found in an athlete's accommodation.

Indian boxing medal prospect Akhil Kumar was less than delighted when his bed collapsed.

There is diplomatic confusion over who will officially open the event in the Queen's absence. The BBC reports that India's president's office says a decision has still not been taken on who will open the games on Sunday, although the Prince of Wales's office thinks that he will be performing the role. "As head of the Commonwealth, the Queen would normally open the Games, but Buckingham Palace said in May that she was too busy to attend this year. Delhi organisers have suggested the Indian president should open the Games," says a BBC report.  :omg: