King cobra makes a hiss-terious house call in Chon Buri

A homeowner in Chon Buri had a terrifying encounter when a 4-metre king cobra slithered into their house. The snake, which raised its head as if to greet the homeowner, coiled itself under a table, prompting a call for assistance from local authorities.

At 5am yesterday, August 25, the Tri Khunatham Foundation’s rescue team received an urgent call from residents of house number 32, Moo 5, in Nong Ri, Mueang district, Chon Buri. The team rushed to the scene equipped with snake-handling tools.

Upon arrival, the rescue team found the massive king cobra under a table. It took them over 20 minutes to carefully capture the aggressive snake. After securing the cobra in a sack, the situation seemed under control. However, the sack had a tear, allowing the snake to escape, leading to a second round of frantic efforts to capture it again.

A volunteer from the Tri Khunatham Foundation, Naphon Ngamsamoe, explained the risks associated with such venomous snakes.

“A king cobra’s venom is deadly. If bitten and not treated immediately, it could be fatal. People without proper snake-handling knowledge should always call experts.”

He further mentioned that the snake would be released back into its natural habitat.

Naphon also highlighted the importance of being cautious, especially during the rainy season.

” Venomous snakes tend to seek dry places. With the current storm season causing rain in many areas, I urge residents to be extra careful, particularly around items stored outside their homes.”

Additionally, Naphon noted that snakes often enter homes in search of food like rats and find hiding places among piles of materials or objects, reported Khaosod.

In related news, in Suphan Buri, a couple discovered a 3.2-meter king cobra under their house, prompting a rescue call. The snake was safely captured and released. The couple, believing the encounter might bring them luck, plans to use their house number, 613, for lottery tickets.