Jonathan Fairfield Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Here is a complete list of dangerously venomous snakes that can be found around the Hua Hin / Cha Am area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Does knowing their names protect people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko123 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 27 minutes ago, dotpoom said: Does knowing their names protect people? No, but knowing what they look like helps a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 This is a good book on snakes in Thailand and is free: https://www.thailandsnakes.com/ebook/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan B Tong Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Lots of two legged wipers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryB1263 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Never heard of the Siamese Cobra until now. Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas39 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Surely it would help to know the name of the snake so the hospital can apply the correct antidote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony125 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikosan Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketDog Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Thank you David for your efforts. Much appreciated by anyone with a brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokairportlink Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Are they found everywhere in Thailand ? And has anybody bought antivenom from the red cross shop ? http://www.snake-antivenin.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amvet Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off road pat Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokairportlink Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcliff069 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Does knowing their names protect people?Will certainly help the hospital select the correct anti venom. Sent from my A37f using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats56 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 The birds here go crazy if they see a snake. Good watch dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 18 hours ago, pcliff069 said: Will certainly help the hospital select the correct anti venom. Sent from my A37f using Tapatalk There is a general anti venom that can be used for 18 varieties of snakes and I believe it is being developed in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 If a snake bit my MIL Id feel extremely sorry for the snake......she one tough lady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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