Giant Python Blocks Road, Invades Naval Officer's House

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A huge python, measuring around 4 meters in length, obstructed the road, sparking significant alarm. The event unfolded within the confines of the naval officer's residential area in Moo 2, Sattahip District, Chonburi.

 

On January 29, late into the night, as the lottery draw approached its final curve, lottery enthusiasts eagerly sought their lucky numbers. Ms. Siriroj Piamsin, 43, sought help from the Sattahip Foundation Rescue Unit, reporting a significant event, reported Daily News.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

A large python, approximately 4 meters long, blocked the road, causing great concern. The incident occurred on the road inside the naval officer's quarters in Moo 2, Sattahip District, Chonburi.

 

Upon receiving the report, three rescuers equipped to handle poisonous reptiles rushed to the scene. They discovered the python had descended from the road into house number 2149 (Plot 16), belonging to Captain Nares Sudjaroen. The rescue team successfully surrounded and captured the python before releasing it back into its natural habitat.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

This incident has left locals and neighbors believing that the appearance of the giant python will bring good fortune. Fortune seekers are now taking the house's numbers to purchase lottery tickets, hoping for riches in the upcoming draw on February 1.

 

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[mikebell]

Just when I thought it was safe to go out into the garden!

[lopburi3]

They do get big - often met one on the road at end of runway at Takhli AFB in 69'.  Made sure to drive slow through swamp area and stop and allow to pass as really felt he could crush car if hit.   They are extremely strong if get any leverage.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The rescue team successfully surrounded and captured the python before releasing it back into its natural habitat.

Stew pot?  

[billd766]

Now if they had a submarine with an engine, they could bung a set of wheels on it and torpedo the python.

[Guderian]

A very long time ago, when I was working in West Africa, we came home one night to find the street blocked by a giant python. The road could take two cars side-by-side, then there was a grass verge on both sides and a storm ditch. The python was so big that all you could see was its body on the road, the head was already down in the ditch on one side while the tail still had to emerge from the ditch on the other. That was one big snake.

[billd766]

26 minutes ago, Guderian said:

A very long time ago, when I was working in West Africa, we came home one night to find the street blocked by a giant python. The road could take two cars side-by-side, then there was a grass verge on both sides and a storm ditch. The python was so big that all you could see was its body on the road, the head was already down in the ditch on one side while the tail still had to emerge from the ditch on the other. That was one big snake.

Snakes of any size are the things that I hate the most, followed closely by flies and flying ants.

[Grumpy one]

Add some chilli and garlic, the perfect BBQ for the village 

[Thingamabob]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Stew pot?  

I fear that will be the case.

[Jing Joe]

Beautiful coloured patterns in that grass photo.. Looks closer to 5 metres. Pythons are about the only kind of snake I admire but give that one half a chance and it could hug you to death.

[Old Croc]

Like spiders, I consider snakes harmless as long as you see them first. 

I only ever saw one python (a carpet snake) in 60 years living in Australia, but here in Thailand the number is more like 6.

Several were in Phuket and 3 here in Isaan - 2 of which were raiding the wife's chooks. The Burmese one was relocated, the reticulated python fell fowl (!) of the local farmers and their antiquated long guns.  The locals are scared of them and kill them whenever possible, despite legal protections.

[Irish star]

On 1/29/2024 at 2:41 PM, billd766 said:

Snakes of any size are the things that I hate the most, followed closely by flies and flying ants.

Mosquitoes 

[jacko45k]

On 1/29/2024 at 2:41 PM, billd766 said:

Snakes of any size are the things that I hate the most, followed closely by flies and flying ants.

Those bloody great big centipedes really give me theheebie-jeebies.

[Joebuzzz]

On 1/30/2024 at 6:12 PM, Irish star said:

Mosquitoes 

Deadliest creature on the planet.