King cobra found in bathroom prompts urgent rescue in Thailand
A homeowner, preparing to take a shower, was startled to find a king cobra over 3 metres long lurking in the bathroom. The incident, which occurred yesterday, February 4, prompted a swift call to emergency services for assistance.
Today, it was reported that the Hook 31 Korat Rescue Unit from the Thaisamakkee area responded to a request for help from residents at house number 108, Moo 6, Baan Khlong Durian, Wang Nam Khiao subdistrict, Wang Nam Khiao district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. Specialised rescue volunteers, equipped with reptile-catching tools, arrived promptly to assist.
The homeowner recounted spotting the large snake coiled inside the bathroom, causing them to dash out and shut the door to prevent the reptile from escaping further into the house.
Upon arrival, the rescue team opened the bathroom door to discover the snake hiding in the corner of the bathtub. Using a forked stick, they carefully nudged the snake out of its hiding spot.
Displaying expertise, the team managed to safely grasp the snake by its head and remove it from the bathroom.
The snake was identified as a large king cobra, measuring approximately 3.45 metres in length and weighing about 13 kilogrammes. The rescue team placed the snake in a cloth bag and released it back into a suitable natural habitat, reported KhaoSod.
Residents were advised to routinely inspect their homes to avoid creating environments that could serve as hiding places for reptiles and other venomous creatures. The warning comes as the cold weather persists, prompting such animals to seek warmth within household premises. Regular inspections and heightened vigilance are recommended to prevent such encounters.
In similar news, officials from the Thung Khai Subdistrict Administrative Organisation found themselves in a tailspin when a slippery python made a daring escape.
The reptilian Houdini slithered its way onto the bonnet of their white Nissan pickup truck, leaving onlookers in Trang province utterly gobsmacked.
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