Bobtippit Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hi chaps the wife just went to buy some oyster sauce for my chicken and veg stir fry, I was sat in the house and i heard screaming and the fino horn blowing, the dogs were going mad, the wife was shouting snake snake, i ran outside near the gate to see a beautiful yellow python about 1.2 to 1.5m long. I ran back to the house to get a stick to help me handle the beast, by the time i got back it was out of the garden and halfway across the road heading for the bush. i could'nt catch it, what a great snake i wish i had time to get a photo. Surely this has to be someones pet? Do these snakes roam free in Thailand? Ive never seen anything like this before. I aim to catch this snake tonight or in the morning, could i sell it to a zoo? How should i handle it? Im going to make one of those snake handling tools now. Im so exited. I swear on mine and my family's life this is 100% true story. The dogs did'nt bite it. Any tips? Ill post pics if I catch it. Im signing out now, off hunting, bee back in a bit. Thanks, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 it's a cobra only cobra's in thailand .... hic ......hic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtippit Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 It was not a cobra Steven, it was a python. I am not joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 It was not a cobra Steven, it was a python. I am not joking. No but Steve'o is joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Why would you want to catch it? Let it live a natural life in its natural home. And yes pythons do share this country with people. Be nice or will send papa to visit you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtippit Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Why would you want to catch it? Let it live a natural life in its natural home. And yes pythons do share this country with people. Be nice or will send papa to visit you. If I don't catch it the village folk will, it slithered into the bush next to the wife's dads house, if he gets it it's dead as he loves his chickens. I hate snakes but I don't intend on killing this one. This one was a different shade to your photo, more like an albino one and that's why I was thinking someone's pet, if not I hope papa is not around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelomsak Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Good luck catching it i want to see pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob13 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I think the yellow ones are albinos, hope you get some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gringogazzer Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Bob was such a nice bloke. He was last seen disappearing into the bush with a half taped up stick & a wild look in his eye. Bye Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeniau96 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 That big yellow one is beautiful, he/she can come live in my garden anytime. Or better on the hillside bahind my garden ... much bush and trees there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob13 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Did it look like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlesammychong Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 It all sounds very dangerous bob, be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I've got a python I let loose every now and then ...... i get another beer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtippit Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 It all sounds very dangerous bob, be careful.It is dangerous Sammy yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtippit Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Did it look like thisNot far off Rob but smaller and looked all the same colour rather than the markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtippit Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Had a good root around today chaps but no snake. I'm outside tonight making a patrol every half hour to try and get a pic. Spent most of the day making my snake catching equipment and learning about snakes, I'm going back in tomorrow now I have all the correct gear so I'll post some photos tomorrow of me and my snake catching kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just leave it alone it will survive, you maybe not if you have wrongly identified it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smutcakes Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Leave it alone and let it be. There are times and places where drastic actions may be taken with snakes, but my view is that would be the extreme last resort and we should be doing anything and everything we can to preserve this beautful reptiles, and that means leaving them alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairman Of The Board Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) I agree with leaving it. There are 2 types of Python in Thailand, the more common Reticulating Python (Python Reticulus) and the Burmese Python (Python Molarus Bivitatus). The Burmese Python is on the CITES 2 list, so if you did catch it and you were found out, you would be looking at a very heavy fine, possibly jail time and most likely deportation (if you are not Thai). Edited January 22, 2016 by Chairman Of The Board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Had a good root around today chaps but no snake. I'm outside tonight making a patrol every half hour to try and get a pic. Spent most of the day making my snake catching equipment and learning about snakes, I'm going back in tomorrow now I have all the correct gear so I'll post some photos tomorrow of me and my snake catching kit.don't step on a cobra while looking for the python Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobtippit Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Guy's listen, i have no intention of harming the snake and i agree they should be left alone. This young fella is a cracker of a snake but it is in danger, my aim is to take a few pics for other members to take a look then move it away from the village where its safe. If anyone else spots it round here it is dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Guy's listen, i have no intention of harming the snake and i agree they should be left alone. This young fella is a cracker of a snake but it is in danger, my aim is to take a few pics for other members to take a look then move it away from the village where its safe. If anyone else spots it round here it is dead.it in danger by you, leave it alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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