Are you embarrassed when an unexpected guest comes to your house? This is a common fear that many people have. But imagine my shock when I discovered a giant 10-foot python crawling out of the bathroom. This nightmare came true for a family in Samut Prakan, Thailand, and the story has since gone viral.
The terrifying ordeal began when housewife Suvi Paramas went to wash her hands after using the bathroom. To my surprise, a huge yellow-green reptile suddenly appeared in the bathroom. Terrified, Subi ran from the room, her screams echoing throughout the house, alerting her husband and brother-in-law to the danger.
The panicked family called an ambulance and a wildlife team was dispatched to deal with the situation. A 3.5 meter long python got stuck in a toilet pipe and was not easy to save. The video shows wildlife crews using special tools to lure the python, but initial attempts failed. “I was so scared I couldn’t even watch them catch the snake. He could have killed me,” Subi said in an interview after the incident. Ultimately, the family decided to remove the porcelain pool with wildlife conservation approval. But even after the toilet broke, the pipes were still tangled in U-shaped bends in the curved section of the plumbing system.
Because of its large stomach, it was difficult to remove the python directly from the hole. To ensure the safety of both the snake and the pipe, the wildlife team had to carefully break the pipe and rescue the snake on the other side. It was a very difficult task, but thanks to their professionalism, no accidents occurred during the work. Fortunately, the snake has been successfully eradicated and plans to return to its natural habitat. This story reminds us how important it is to live respectfully and safely with wild animals. You might be surprised to learn that this isn’t the first time pythons have been found in Thai baths. This phenomenon seems to occur more frequently in the warmer months as pythons seek out cooler, wetter areas. In 2016, there were other shocking incidents involving snakes in bathrooms in Southeast Asia, including a man bitten by an 8-foot-long python and a man bitten on the genitals by a 10-foot-long python.
Snakes are interesting creatures, but they are best left in their natural environment. It is hoped that such encounters will decrease so that humans and snakes can coexist without unexpected surprises.
