webfact Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 File photo for reference only. Courtesy of Wikipedia Visitors on a rafting expedition at Mae Suai Dam in Chiang Rai were thrown into panic after encountering a large king cobra. Shared on social media by Phatcharaphon Prombon, the nerve-racking event quickly generated widespread online discussions. The group, including the social media user popularly known as King, were enjoying a relaxing day on the water when shouts about an incoming snake startled them. King couldn't initially spot the reptile but immediately alerted her friends to leave the water as the cries from the other bank intensified and the snake floated past them. It eventually got trapped under a nearby raft. Another group of tourists bravely undertook capturing the snake, a task that proved difficult due to the cobra's location. Upon recognizing the reptile as a king cobra, the group's fear escalated. Once the snake was secured, everyone hastily gathered their belongings and left the scene, their outing now marred by the unexpected, scary event. The incident sparked various reactions on social media, with many commenting on the harrowing video and emphasizing the necessity for caution during outdoor activities in wildlife-rich areas. In a related development, Thailand's private possession of wild animals, particularly lions, is under public scrutiny following a number of sightings in public places, raising concerns about safety and animal welfare. -- 2024-04-30 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Korat Kiwi Posted April 30 Popular Post Share Posted April 30 It's a snake, it lives here. Give it a wide berth and leave it alone. Carry on doing your stuff elsewhere. Simple. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rimmer Posted April 30 Popular Post Share Posted April 30 I get a couple of monocled black cobras a month inside the garden area, we have the tools to capture them and put them back outside where they belong. In my experience every snake that a Thai sees is a cobra 😄 Difference is a King Cobra can raise up and move a black spitting cobra can not, it can only raise up and spit when stationary not raise up and move at the same time. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I was hoping for a vid or at least a picture of the actual snake. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simon43 Posted April 30 Popular Post Share Posted April 30 22 minutes ago, brianthainess said: I was hoping for a vid or at least a picture of the actual snake. Not a chance! Brought to you by AI news department...... 🙂 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 2 hours ago, brianthainess said: I was hoping for a vid or at least a picture of the actual snake. The brown skid marks would not be very photogenic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Women here call me King Anaconda 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 2 hours ago, brianthainess said: I was hoping for a vid or at least a picture of the actual snake. They were too busy panicking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john donson Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I encountered a few snakes over the years... release them and get bothered again later ? nope... those snakes went in the bin, in pieces 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, Celsius said: Women here call me King Anaconda Have you been able to find a wet suit your size? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesMad Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 8 hours ago, webfact said: including the social media user Aren't we all social media users?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Carter icp Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, john donson said: I encountered a few snakes over the years... release them and get bothered again later ? nope... those snakes went in the bin, in pieces Why did you need to kill the snakes ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thingamabob Posted April 30 Popular Post Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, john donson said: I encountered a few snakes over the years... release them and get bothered again later ? nope... those snakes went in the bin, in pieces Disgusting. Be ashamed. 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Can the cobra effectively strike when swimming? Quora says, "Few cobras are in unions, so no. But they can bite you and kill you." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 6 hours ago, brianthainess said: I was hoping for a vid or at least a picture of the actual snake. It's been on the Thai news TV, was around 2 mtrs long, the guy who caught it used blue plastic pipe to trap It's head, then casually picked it up and took it away, the crowd applauded him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 An off-topic troll post and argumentative replies have been removed as they were violating our Community Standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gomangosteen Posted April 30 Popular Post Share Posted April 30 8 hours ago, brianthainess said: I was hoping for a vid or at least a picture of the actual snake. Source: Thairath 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post theblether Posted April 30 Popular Post Share Posted April 30 Great photos. I'm always amazed at how comfortable many Thais are handling these guys. A juvenile cobra found its way into the kitchen at my local pub and one of the rescue service guys just walked in and picked it up. The Thai ladies with me set a new land speed record when he offered them a closer look. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 1 hour ago, theblether said: Great photos. I'm always amazed at how comfortable many Thais are handling these guys. A juvenile cobra found its way into the kitchen at my local pub and one of the rescue service guys just walked in and picked it up. The Thai ladies with me set a new land speed record when he offered them a closer look. It's called good training, like firefighting show someone then get them to copy you, it takes away the fear when You show them. But with a snake I'd be gone, with a fire I have been trained also with LPG gas bottles. Shame the driving here doesn't follow that pattern ........................................I'm rambling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 26 minutes ago, brianthainess said: It's called good training, like firefighting show someone then get them to copy you, it takes away the fear when You show them. But with a snake I'd be gone, with a fire I have been trained also with LPG gas bottles. Shame the driving here doesn't follow that pattern ........................................I'm rambling Snakes don't bother me unless they are in my pond. I don't see cobras that often ( never in my pond ), but I do see rat snakes and banded kraits on a regular basis - and I've seen both in my pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 17 hours ago, Celsius said: Women here call me King Anaconda Real women call you Wee Willie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus55 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) On 4/30/2024 at 3:36 PM, Thingamabob said: Disgusting. Be ashamed. Why ? What did you expect him to do with them ? Eat them maybe. Thats what a Thai would do. Edited May 10 by Angus55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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