Giant King Cobra Startles Krabi Residents Amid Drought

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

Residents of a village in Krabi were left in shock when a massive king cobra, measuring 4.5 metres in length, slithered into the front yard of a house, seemingly in search of water. The dramatic encounter took place in Moo 5, Khlong Ya, Ao Luek district, as drought conditions continue to impact the region.

 

The homeowner, 54-year-old Mr Watin Kaewsuwan, was left stunned when he spotted the enormous serpent approaching his house. Believed to have descended from a nearby hillside, the snake was likely drawn into the residential area due to the scarcity of natural water sources following a prolonged dry spell.

 

Local rescue volunteers from the Khlong Ya unit of the Ao Luek Sawang Kharakun Foundation swiftly responded to Mr Watin’s call for help. Upon arrival, they discovered the giant cobra hiding in the grass near a roadside drainage ditch. The reptile attempted to escape but was safely captured within 15 minutes using expert handling techniques.

 

The snake measured an astonishing 4.5 metres in length and weighed approximately 15 kilograms. It was carefully placed in a sack before being released back into a remote forested area, far from human habitation.

 

Rescue teams have urged residents to exercise caution, warning that more snakes may venture into villages in search of water due to the ongoing drought. They advised people to avoid approaching venomous reptiles and to immediately contact wildlife experts or rescue teams if a sighting occurs.

 

The drought, which has left many natural water sources dried up, is not only affecting human communities but is also forcing wild animals to venture beyond their usual habitats in search of sustenance.

 

-- 2025-02-08

 

 

[Krabi King]

Krabi King's cobra is the biggest 😎

[Yagoda]

Nice. Snakes are totally cool, and yes I would think that even if some python gobbled my nutsack while I was easing my bowels. I always look in a toilet before I sit down though

[Thingamabob]

As ever I hope the cobra was really returned to a remote forested area. No idea why people are so frightened of snakes.

[topt]

53 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

No idea why people are so frightened of snakes.

Are you taking the pish........

[Jing Joe]

Big one hey.   Its been a while since King Cobras have raised their head in this website but be reminded they are not of the Cobra family and maybe not quite as poisonous from memory, but still the same keep clear.

(The Australian King Brown snake is of the Black snake family.)

T said:- "No idea why people are so frightened of snakes."   mmmm  I'll  put my hand up as terrified.

[hotchilli]

On 2/8/2025 at 5:07 AM, Georgealbert said:

Residents of a village in Krabi were left in shock when a massive king cobra, measuring 4.5 metres in length, slithered into the front yard of a house, seemingly in search of water. The dramatic encounter took place in Moo 5, Khlong Ya, Ao Luek district, as drought conditions continue to impact the region.

Give it a drink...