Rottweiler Chases and Injures 4.5-Metre King Cobra in Krabi; Snake Escapes to Safety

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A giant king cobra was chased and mauled by a Rottweiler in Krabi, leaving the snake injured and desperately seeking refuge. The incident unfolded on February 16, when the snake, measuring 4.5 meters and weighing 20 kilograms, was discovered hiding near a water jar outside the home of 62-year-old former village head, Chaisilp Klangrak, in Klong Ya, Ao Luek district.

 

The local rescue team, from the Klong Ya Khai Sawang Charitable Rescue Foundation, quickly responded to the distress call. Upon arriving, they found the injured snake coiled next to the water jar. Using specialised snake-catching equipment, the rescue team managed to safely secure the cobra within 10 minutes. Upon closer inspection, bite marks from the Rottweiler were visible across the snake’s body.

 

The snake had reportedly been attacked by the family’s Rottweiler, prompting it to flee and seek shelter in the yard. It is believed that the snake had been searching for water, likely due to the ongoing drought in the region, when it encountered the dog. The former village head heard the barking and quickly alerted authorities, leading to the rescue of the snake, which was later treated and released back into the wild.

 

This encounter highlights both the challenges posed by drought conditions and the dangerous interactions between wildlife and domesticated animals.

 

 

-- 2025-02-18

 

[Tropicalevo]

Poor python.

I hope that it recovers OK.

[Gottfrid]

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

interactions between wildlife and domesticated animals.

Rottweiler, domesticated? Yeah, good luck with that. 😂

[PJ71]

42 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Rottweiler, domesticated? Yeah, good luck with that. 😂

So it's Rottweiler's we're picking on this week and not Pit Bulls?

 

Wish it had killed the snake!

[norfolkandchance]

1 hour ago, Tropicalevo said:

Poor python.

I hope that it recovers OK.

King Cobra.

[newbee2022]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture from responders.

 

A giant king cobra was chased and mauled by a Rottweiler in Krabi, leaving the snake injured and desperately seeking refuge. The incident unfolded on February 16, when the snake, measuring 4.5 meters and weighing 20 kilograms, was discovered hiding near a water jar outside the home of 62-year-old former village head, Chaisilp Klangrak, in Klong Ya, Ao Luek district.

 

The local rescue team, from the Klong Ya Khai Sawang Charitable Rescue Foundation, quickly responded to the distress call. Upon arriving, they found the injured snake coiled next to the water jar. Using specialised snake-catching equipment, the rescue team managed to safely secure the cobra within 10 minutes. Upon closer inspection, bite marks from the Rottweiler were visible across the snake’s body.

 

 

The snake had reportedly been attacked by the family’s Rottweiler, prompting it to flee and seek shelter in the yard. It is believed that the snake had been searching for water, likely due to the ongoing drought in the region, when it encountered the dog. The former village head heard the barking and quickly alerted authorities, leading to the rescue of the snake, which was later treated and released back into the wild.

 

This encounter highlights both the challenges posed by drought conditions and the dangerous interactions between wildlife and domesticated animals.

 

 

-- 2025-02-18

 

Brave German dog

[rumeaug]

King cobras can hurt you badly, sure. But they won't chase you or attack you. Quite the opposite as they want no business with humans (they will raise their hood and hiss if you're near by, to let you know they are here, yes...). I can tell you that in Thailand at least,  there are certainly way more deaths and injuries due to stray dogs than from cobras or any other snake. I's rather get rid of these dogs than of king cobras.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, PJ71 said:

Wish it had killed the snake!

The snake was looking for a drink... not bothering anyone.

[Woke to Sounds]

Kudos to the rescue team and I hope the cobra will recover and find some water.

[No Forwarding Address]

A magnificent specimen, would have loved to see this in the wild, 4.5 meters long??!!!   I once came up on a King in a stream, it reared up about 5 feet spread its hood, roared, (not hissed) it was loud, I backed up slowly, heart in my throat, and it went along its way.  I still get goosebumps thinking about that day more than 15 years ago in Erawan National Park.   I don’t blame the Rotweiler, it's just doing what Rots do. -  attack when threatened.  Peace

[digger70]

5 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Poor python.

I hope that it recovers OK.

 

 

No, a king cobra is not a python, though the two snakes can sometimes fight and even eat each other. 

[Gottfrid]

5 hours ago, PJ71 said:

So it's Rottweiler's we're picking on this week and not Pit Bulls?

 

Wish it had killed the snake!

Absolutely. Have nothing to do with if the snakes would have died or not. 

You know! Gotta pick something. Might as well be another dog.

[Middle Aged Grouch]

Sorry, but a snake can be lethal. Especially a King Cobra,. Sorry really as all souls deserve to live. But it's about survival here and a killed snake is one less that can spring out and bite you or your wife or kids.

[fredwiggy]

2 hours ago, rumeaug said:

King cobras can hurt you badly, sure. But they won't chase you or attack you. Quite the opposite as they want no business with humans (they will raise their hood and hiss if you're near by, to let you know they are here, yes...). I can tell you that in Thailand at least,  there are certainly way more deaths and injuries due to stray dogs than from cobras or any other snake. I's rather get rid of these dogs than of king cobras.

Snakes actually kill over 30 a year here, compared to maybe 5 by dogs.

[Middle Aged Grouch]

2 hours ago, rumeaug said:

King cobras can hurt you badly, sure. But they won't chase you or attack you. Quite the opposite as they want no business with humans (they will raise their hood and hiss if you're near by, to let you know they are here, yes...). I can tell you that in Thailand at least,  there are certainly way more deaths and injuries due to stray dogs than from cobras or any other snake. I's rather get rid of these dogs than of king cobras.

If it's a Malay Pit Viper or a Spitting Viper or Cobra, (can spit it's venom upto 3meters and can bullseye your eye or nose)... it more a tricky issue to walk away unharmed. 😲

[Blueman1]

4 hours ago, rumeaug said:

King cobras can hurt you badly, sure. But they won't chase you or attack you. Quite the opposite as they want no business with humans (they will raise their hood and hiss if you're near by, to let you know they are here, yes...). I can tell you that in Thailand at least,  there are certainly way more deaths and injuries due to stray dogs than from cobras or any other snake. I's rather get rid of these dogs than of king cobras.

But they won't chase you or attack you....BS, One Chased after My Mrs.......

[Blueman1]

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

Absolutely. Have nothing to do with if the snakes would have died or not. 

You know! Gotta pick something. Might as well be another dog.

You know! Gotta pick something. Might as well be another dog.Or Maybe even YOU ??

[FritsSikkink]

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

The snake was looking for a drink... not bothering anyone.

He was bothering the dog.

[Gottfrid]

21 minutes ago, Blueman1 said:

You know! Gotta pick something. Might as well be another dog.Or Maybe even YOU ??

Up to you. Whatever tickles your fancy.

[Purdey]

Just wondering, which has killed more people in Thailand, cobras or Rottweilers? 

[rumeaug]

3 hours ago, Blueman1 said:

But they won't chase you or attack you....BS, One Chased after My Mrs.......

unlikely, unless she is the size of a mouse

[Tug]

GOOD BOY !!!that  doggo deserves a treat!!

[still kicking]

6 hours ago, Purdey said:

Just wondering, which has killed more people in Thailand, cobras or Rottweilers? 

Cars?