Picture: Sanook

 

In a rare coastal encounter, villagers stumbled upon a colossal 5-meter long king cobra entangled near their residence.

 

The astonishing snake, weighing around 47 kilograms, had sought refuge beneath a palm tree. Rescuers from the Mirakel Wildlife Rescue Center in Krabi, Thailand swiftly intervened upon receiving reports from residents of Tambon Talinchan, reported Sanook.

 

Picture: Sanook

 

The villagers were captivated by this unprecedented sighting, as the region is not known for hosting such serpents due to its proximity to the sea.

 

The rescue team successfully freed the snake from the snare, ensuring its safety.

 

According to Ms. Tim, 59, who initially discovered the reptile, the unexpected encounter left her in awe. Local authorities confirmed that this king cobra is a rarity in the area, where ordinary cobras are typically found.

 

Plans are now underway to release the serpent deep into the forest, where it can thrive undisturbed.

 

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That is not a King Cobra. It's a reticulated python

Excellent reporting, can't even identify the snake, nonsense  

1 hour ago, webfact said:

villagers stumbled upon a colossal 5-meter long king cobra entangled near their residence.

That's Trevor, I've been looking everywhere for him!

A troll post contravening our Community Standards has been removed.

Not wanting another 'holiday' I'm happy that others got there before me.

The villagers are now depressed at the thought of a bbq without snake steaks

7 hours ago, PythonHouse said:

That is not a King Cobra. It's a reticulated python

Exactly what I was thinking.

8 hours ago, PythonHouse said:

That is not a King Cobra. It's a reticulated python

Yes indeed - thanks! This is a King Cobra:

 

When I see the news on snakes, I am amazed at how humans survived in this part of the world back in the day.  Two hundred years ago, there were probably hundreds or thousands of these bad boys around villages at night and daytime.  How did they survive?  

17 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

When I see the news on snakes, I am amazed at how humans survived in this part of the world back in the day.  Two hundred years ago, there were probably hundreds or thousands of these bad boys around villages at night and daytime.  How did they survive?  

By eating them?

38 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

When I see the news on snakes, I am amazed at how humans survived in this part of the world back in the day.  Two hundred years ago, there were probably hundreds or thousands of these bad boys around villages at night and daytime.  How did they survive?  

They swallowed villagers.

9 hours ago, PythonHouse said:

That is not a King Cobra. It's a reticulated python

In the linked video it's described as a python.

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ตะลึงไปตามๆ กัน จับ "โคตรงูเหลือม" ยาวร่วม 5 เมตร

They were stunned as they caught a 5-meter-long python constrictor.

 

9 hours ago, PythonHouse said:

That is not a King Cobra. It's a reticulated python

Yes that was my thoughts too when looking at the markings...

14 hours ago, 2baht said:

That's Trevor, I've been looking everywhere for him!

Looks more like Monty.

6 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

When I see the news on snakes, I am amazed at how humans survived in this part of the world back in the day.  Two hundred years ago, there were probably hundreds or thousands of these bad boys around villages at night and daytime.  How did they survive?  

Because snakes that large can’t eat a fully grown human being, plus at that size they’re fairly slow, too, and humans are not part of their regular food sources either.

11 hours ago, nahkit said:

Looks more like Monty.

You call yours what you like but that is Trevor!

17 hours ago, Taboo2 said:

When I see the news on snakes, I am amazed at how humans survived in this part of the world back in the day.  Two hundred years ago, there were probably hundreds or thousands of these bad boys around villages at night and daytime.  How did they survive?  

Snakes are shy.

As many people have said, that’s a python not a king cobra.

On 8/12/2023 at 2:14 PM, hotchilli said:

Exactly what I was thinking.

Yep, 1st Thing I Said to Myself......

On 8/12/2023 at 2:43 PM, Taboo2 said:

When I see the news on snakes, I am amazed at how humans survived in this part of the world back in the day.  Two hundred years ago, there were probably hundreds or thousands of these bad boys around villages at night and daytime.  How did they survive?  

Two hundred years ago the Thai's had huge knives on their backs. That snake would be BBQ for the village. Pass the Lao Khao.

On 8/12/2023 at 6:15 AM, PythonHouse said:

That is not a King Cobra. It's a reticulated python

That my opinion too!!!