King cobra found in bathroom prompts urgent rescue in Thailand

[snoop1130]

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

By Bright Choomanee

 

A homeowner, preparing to take a shower, was startled to find a king cobra over 3 metres long lurking in the bathroom. The incident, which occurred yesterday, February 4, prompted a swift call to emergency services for assistance.

 

Today, it was reported that the Hook 31 Korat Rescue Unit from the Thaisamakkee area responded to a request for help from residents at house number 108, Moo 6, Baan Khlong Durian, Wang Nam Khiao subdistrict, Wang Nam Khiao district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. Specialised rescue volunteers, equipped with reptile-catching tools, arrived promptly to assist.

 

The homeowner recounted spotting the large snake coiled inside the bathroom, causing them to dash out and shut the door to prevent the reptile from escaping further into the house.

 

Upon arrival, the rescue team opened the bathroom door to discover the snake hiding in the corner of the bathtub. Using a forked stick, they carefully nudged the snake out of its hiding spot.

 

 

Displaying expertise, the team managed to safely grasp the snake by its head and remove it from the bathroom.

 

The snake was identified as a large king cobra, measuring approximately 3.45 metres in length and weighing about 13 kilogrammes. The rescue team placed the snake in a cloth bag and released it back into a suitable natural habitat, reported KhaoSod.

 

Residents were advised to routinely inspect their homes to avoid creating environments that could serve as hiding places for reptiles and other venomous creatures. The warning comes as the cold weather persists, prompting such animals to seek warmth within household premises. Regular inspections and heightened vigilance are recommended to prevent such encounters.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-02-05

 

 

[soi3eddie]

These Thai snake catchers are fearless and very talented in dealing with serpeants. I bet the king cobra was hissed off though! 

Had a snake in GF's house a few years ago. Called the local catchers, they arrived within about 20 minutes, and meticulously located it (behind a shoe rack and wardrobe), caught it, bagged it, and took it away. Good service.

 

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A homeowner, preparing to take a shower, was startled to find a king cobra over 3 metres long lurking in the bathroom. The incident, which occurred yesterday, February 4, prompted a swift call to emergency services for assistance

That would be scary... they can hurt

[Thingamabob]

I can only hope the cobra was indeed returned safely to its' natural habitat but I somehow doubt it. No idea why snakes cause so much panic here.

[FlorC]

1 hour ago, Thingamabob said:

I can only hope the cobra was indeed returned safely to its' natural habitat but I somehow doubt it. No idea why snakes cause so much panic here.

Why safely returned ? They slaughter animals left and right , but he ho , a dangerous snake should be safely returned ? Kill the mf.

[KannikaP]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

equipped with reptile-catching tools, arrived promptly to assist.

 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Using a forked stick, they carefully nudged the snake out of its hiding spot.

 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The rescue team placed the snake in a cloth bag and released it back into a suitable natural habitat

Well done boys!

[Yagoda]

10 minutes ago, FlorC said:

Why safely returned ? They slaughter animals left and right , but he ho , a dangerous snake should be safely returned ? Kill the mf.

Its a snake and only dangerous if you mess with it. 

[sammieuk1]

If you have a hole that kin' big in your bathroom it's time to burn it down 🤔

 

[Grumpy one]

1 hour ago, sammieuk1 said:

If you have a hole that kin' big in your bathroom it's time to burn it down 🤔

 

I would have done that and saved a phone call

[Gandtee]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

By Bright Choomanee

 

A homeowner, preparing to take a shower, was startled to find a king cobra over 3 metres long lurking in the bathroom. The incident, which occurred yesterday, February 4, prompted a swift call to emergency services for assistance.

 

Today, it was reported that the Hook 31 Korat Rescue Unit from the Thaisamakkee area responded to a request for help from residents at house number 108, Moo 6, Baan Khlong Durian, Wang Nam Khiao subdistrict, Wang Nam Khiao district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. Specialised rescue volunteers, equipped with reptile-catching tools, arrived promptly to assist.

 

The homeowner recounted spotting the large snake coiled inside the bathroom, causing them to dash out and shut the door to prevent the reptile from escaping further into the house.

 

Upon arrival, the rescue team opened the bathroom door to discover the snake hiding in the corner of the bathtub. Using a forked stick, they carefully nudged the snake out of its hiding spot.

 

 

Displaying expertise, the team managed to safely grasp the snake by its head and remove it from the bathroom.

 

The snake was identified as a large king cobra, measuring approximately 3.45 metres in length and weighing about 13 kilogrammes. The rescue team placed the snake in a cloth bag and released it back into a suitable natural habitat, reported KhaoSod.

 

Residents were advised to routinely inspect their homes to avoid creating environments that could serve as hiding places for reptiles and other venomous creatures. The warning comes as the cold weather persists, prompting such animals to seek warmth within household premises. Regular inspections and heightened vigilance are recommended to prevent such encounters.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-02-05

 

 

In 1996, we had a 3.25m King Cobra under the house. My wife called some building workers nearby and sadly they killed it and took it back to their camp. Later I asked my wife if I could get some better photos of it. She came back and said, "Too late. They've eaten it." Better luck with a 4m python. We called the Rescue Team and they took it away to be released?? Our biggest problem was Pit Vipers. Due to the increased human population and housing development, the snake population has dwindled here. So sad.