In a surprising twist, a local farmer in Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo province, on October 12, found that the cause of her disappearing chickens was not theft, but a large python. The revelation came after she invested in surveillance cameras to catch the supposed thief in action.

 

Sixty-two-year-old Wipha Saiklai, who resides at 239 Moo 6, Pa Rai Subdistrict, has been raising chickens and geese in a coop behind her house. Over several weeks, she noticed a disturbing trend: her chickens were mysteriously vanishing, one at a time. Initially, she suspected that someone was sneaking in to steal them.

 

 

To get to the bottom of the mystery, Wipha decided to install security cameras around her property. However, the footage revealed an unexpected culprit, a large python slithering through the trees near the coop. Alarmed by the commotion, her geese were seen honking loudly, alerting her to the snake’s presence. This evidence led Wipha to conclude that her missing chickens were not the work of a thief, but rather the work of the massive python.

 

Upon receiving a report about the situation, officials from the Aranyaprathet Snake Rescue Team promptly arrived to assist. Team leader Boontham Anusinth stated that upon inspection, they found the python, measuring approximately 3-4 metres in length, coiled around a tree next to the chicken coop.

 

Using specialised equipment, the team worked carefully to capture the snake, which displayed aggressive behaviour and preparing to bite as they approached. After a challenging effort, they successfully subdued the python and placed it in a sack for relocation back to its natural habitat.

 

Picture courtesy of ThaiRath

 

-- 2024-10-13

 

 

How rare! Has this ever happened before in Thailand? 😂

No Plucking involved, I'd bet the owner was spiting feathers though...........Ok fetching hat now.