Here is a complete list of dangerously venomous snakes that can be found around the Hua Hin / Cha Am area

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Here is a complete list of dangerously venomous snakes that can be found around the Hua Hin / Cha Am area

 

 

 

[dotpoom]

Does knowing their names protect people?

[Gecko123]

27 minutes ago, dotpoom said:

Does knowing their names protect people?

No, but knowing what they look like helps a lot. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

Complete list? Where are the sea snakes for a start? Do you mean they are dangerous because of the potency of their venom or because they are aggressive?

[bubba]

I believe Russell's Viper may also be found in the area. This is a highly venomous and aggressive viper. According to thailandsnakes.com, an excellent reference for the snakes of Thailand, this is definitely a snake to avoid:

 

The Russel’s Viper or Chain Viper, Daboia viper snakes kill more people across the globe than any other snake. Their fangs are long, strong, and permit a lot of venom to be transferred in an instant.

ONE OF THE COMPLICATIONS OF A BITE FROM THIS SNAKE IS THAT A MAN’S TESTICLES MAY SHRIVEL (testicular atrophy), AND THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF PUBIC HAIR.

Even 3 Years AFTER THE BITE!

 

 

Run away!!!

 

Edited June 9, 2017 by bubba
Spell correction

[gandalf12]

This is a good book on snakes in Thailand and is free: https://www.thailandsnakes.com/ebook/

[silent]

1 hour ago, Gecko123 said:

No, but knowing what they look like helps a lot. 

Not as much as knowing the caliber of the gun being pointed at you to open some kind of dialogue   

[Juan B Tong]

Lots of two legged wipers too.

[GaryB1263]

Never heard of the Siamese Cobra until now. Thank You

[chas39]

Surely it would help to know the name of the snake so the hospital can apply the correct antidote. 

[Tony125]

3 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Complete list? Where are the sea snakes for a start? Do you mean they are dangerous because of the potency of their venom or because they are aggressive?

If you bothered to clik on the photos he posted each snake named describes if very potent or just so so poisoness and if agressive.

[mikosan]

David Frohlich set up and runs a very informative Facebook page about snakes in Cha Am & Hua Hin and I believe he may be setting up the same for other areas of Thailand.  Let's congratulate and thank him for this work rather than criticise him, the information may not to to all inclusive, but what he does provide is very useful, interesting and informative.  Please you critics, try to control your superiority complexes. Thank you David, keep up the good work, many of us appreciate it.

[RocketDog]

Thank you David for your efforts. Much appreciated by anyone with a brain.

[bangkokairportlink]

Are they found everywhere in Thailand ?

And has anybody bought antivenom from the red cross shop ? http://www.snake-antivenin.com/

 

 

[superal]

17 hours ago, chas39 said:

Surely it would help to know the name of the snake so the hospital can apply the correct antidote. 

Correct . Mother in law was bitten by a snake in the back yard . At the hospital the doctor asked what species of snake which I did not know as I did not see it ( it had emerged from under the washing machine whilst mil was stood there and then disappeared ) . So I went back to the house and pulled out the wash tub which was placed on a dozen hollow blocks Looked into every block and the last one had the snake inside coiled up . Taken to the garden and fil hit it with a wooden pole and then placed in a cardboard box and then boot of the car . I went back to make sure there was no other snakes  Back to the car and going to close the car boot but checked the box and as I opened it the snake shot up . I threw it on the grass and smashed it with a steel tube . Took it to the hospital and i.d. was a young cobra about 2 feet long . Doc said more danger than an adult as they cannot control their venom release and give all . MIL in hospital for 3 weeks . On return home she developed shingles ( very painful ) as her immune system was low .

  The following link gives good info ,   http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/05/160503-snake-bite-antivenom-asia-africa-animals/

[amvet]

Dummies.  One of the most common venomous snakes in the area is the Malayan Pit Viper. You should get some folks who actually know something about Thailand.

[off road pat]

22 hours ago, gandalf12 said:

This is a good book on snakes in Thailand and is free: https://www.thailandsnakes.com/ebook/

Yeah, I have it on my mobile, just in case !

[off road pat]

4 hours ago, superal said:

Correct . Mother in law was bitten by a snake in the back yard . At the hospital the doctor asked what species of snake which I did not know as I did not see it ( it had emerged from under the washing machine whilst mil was stood there and then disappeared ) . So I went back to the house and pulled out the wash tub which was placed on a dozen hollow blocks Looked into every block and the last one had the snake inside coiled up . Taken to the garden and fil hit it with a wooden pole and then placed in a cardboard box and then boot of the car . I went back to make sure there was no other snakes  Back to the car and going to close the car boot but checked the box and as I opened it the snake shot up . I threw it on the grass and smashed it with a steel tube . Took it to the hospital and i.d. was a young cobra about 2 feet long . Doc said more danger than an adult as they cannot control their venom release and give all . MIL in hospital for 3 weeks . On return home she developed shingles ( very painful ) as her immune system was low .

  The following link gives good info ,   http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/05/160503-snake-bite-antivenom-asia-africa-animals/

THX for the useful information !

[bangkokairportlink]

7 hours ago, superal said:

Correct . Mother in law was bitten by a snake in the back yard . At the hospital the doctor asked what species of snake which I did not know as I did not see it ( it had emerged from under the washing machine whilst mil was stood there and then disappeared ) . So I went back to the house and pulled out the wash tub which was placed on a dozen hollow blocks Looked into every block and the last one had the snake inside coiled up . Taken to the garden and fil hit it with a wooden pole and then placed in a cardboard box and then boot of the car . I went back to make sure there was no other snakes  Back to the car and going to close the car boot but checked the box and as I opened it the snake shot up . I threw it on the grass and smashed it with a steel tube . Took it to the hospital and i.d. was a young cobra about 2 feet long . Doc said more danger than an adult as they cannot control their venom release and give all . MIL in hospital for 3 weeks . On return home she developed shingles ( very painful ) as her immune system was low .

  The following link gives good info ,   http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/05/160503-snake-bite-antivenom-asia-africa-animals/

 

Hospital had antivenin ? How much did you pay ?

 

 

[pcliff069]

Does knowing their names protect people?

Will certainly help the hospital select the correct anti venom.

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[Beats56]

The birds here go crazy if they see a snake. Good watch dogs.

 

[superal]

21 hours ago, bangkokairportlink said:

 

Hospital had antivenin ? How much did you pay ?

 

 

All free but pay for VIP room 1000 baht a night but not what I would call VIP , fairly basic private room with own tv and bathroom 

[superal]

18 hours ago, pcliff069 said:

Will certainly help the hospital select the correct anti venom.

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There is a general anti venom that can be used for 18 varieties of snakes and I believe it is being developed in Thailand 

[CMKiwi]

If a snake bit my MIL Id feel extremely sorry for the snake......she one tough lady!