Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

Residents of a village in Mae Moh district, Lampang province, were left alarmed and frightened after more than 30 baby pythons were discovered slithering across power pole cables and the fences of local homes.

 

The incident occurred in the village of Chalong Ratch, located in Sop Pad subdistrict. Local municipal officials from Mae Moh’s disaster prevention and mitigation team were alerted early in the morning of 18 June, by residents who had spotted the snakes coiled and crawling along the guy wires attached to electricity poles and nearby household fences.

 

Upon arriving at the scene, officials were met with an eerie sight, dozens of small reticulated pythons writhing across the area. The discovery sent some concern through the neighbourhood, with locals wary of the potential presence of a much larger adult snake nearby.

 

The team quickly began a careful search of the area. After a thorough sweep, they successfully captured over 30 juvenile snakes, which were placed into sacks for safe relocation. However, there was no sign of the mother python, whose whereabouts remain unknown.

 

Officials believe the snakes may have recently hatched nearby, possibly from a hidden nest in dense vegetation or an underground burrow. While reticulated pythons are non-venomous, their size and strength, especially as adults, can pose a danger to pets and small animals.

 

All captured snakes are expected to be released back into a suitable natural habitat, away from residential areas.

 

Local authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report any further sightings, particularly if a larger python is spotted. Meanwhile, locals continue to monitor the area in case the mother snake reappears.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-06-19

 

 

 

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Residents of a village in Mae Moh district, Lampang province, were left alarmed and frightened after more than 30 baby pythons were discovered slithering across power pole cables and the fences of local homes.

I'd be more worried wondering where mama was

Reticulated pythons regularly grow to over 20 feet and are the longest recorded snake.

One hopes the mother of those babies has moved on

5 hours ago, Issanraider said:

Reticulated pythons regularly grow to over 20 feet and are the longest recorded snake.

One hopes the mother of those babies has moved on

Green anacondas can reach 27 ft in length.

 

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/23/americas/worlds-biggest-snake-amazon-intl-scli-scn#:~:text=It measured 8.43 meters long,for a National Geographic series.&text=But experts studying the creatures,such rare ecosystems%2C he added.

On 6/19/2025 at 4:21 AM, Georgealbert said:

Upon arriving at the scene, officials were met with an eerie sight, dozens of small reticulated pythons writhing across the area.

Appetizers

10 hours ago, Nid_Noi said:

Green anacondas can reach 27 ft in length.

Main course.

On 6/19/2025 at 4:21 AM, Georgealbert said:

All captured snakes are expected to be released back into a suitable natural habitat, away from residential areas.

Cambodia?