rooster59 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 "OMG! Snake! Snake!" Big farang "Mister John" flees upstairs as King Cobra pays a visit! Image: Sanook Sanook enjoyed themselves in a story about a king cobra that entered a three story house where a foreigner called Mister John is living with his Thai wife. The wife told reporters that the one meter long snake surprised her husband who ran upstairs shouting "Oh My God! Snake! Snake!" The media noted that John is a big chap of the "farang race" - in other words a caucasian. Mae Sot, Tak, police in Thailand's north west called in the local snake catchers who found the snake coiled up behind a plastic storage bin. They soon had the miscreant in custody prompting Big John to face his fears and come out of hiding from upstairs. The snake was returned to nature well away from people. Now everyone is buying up lottery tickets based on the number of the dwelling - 9/184 might make you rich! Source: Sanook -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-10-12 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I'd have been upstairs like a shot, too. I hate snakes - it's an irrational fear, not a worry of whether it's poisonous for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 kind of a small king cobra only 1 meter, those big boys usually 3 or 4 meters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Just now, moe666 said: kind of a small king cobra only 1 meter, those big boys usually 3 or 4 meters Perhaps it was a Prince Cobra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: "Oh My God! Snake! Snake said Eve after seeing Adam had no kit on .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 15 minutes ago, Justgrazing said: said Eve after seeing Adam had no kit on .. But then she had a conversation with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin612 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I will freak out too if I see one in this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I had one about 3 metres crawl over my foot one night but it was basically gone before I even knew what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Muton Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I came across one in the garage this morning, I suspected it was dead but wasn't taking any chances. The b-i-l gave it a prod with a long stick and was quickly able to confirm my suspicions that it was already deceased. I'd much rather assume one's alive and look a tit than assume one's dead and pay the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmarshall Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 hour ago, moe666 said: kind of a small king cobra only 1 meter, those big boys usually 3 or 4 meters In some species of venomous snake immature specimens are more deadly than adults, because they inject more copious amounts of venom when they bite. Don't know if it's true of cobras, but it is apparently true of the fer-de-lance of Central America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 minute ago, cmarshall said: In some species of venomous snake immature specimens are more deadly than adults, because they inject more copious amounts of venom when they bite. Don't know if it's true of cobras, but it is apparently true of the fer-de-lance of Central America. It is true for king cobras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Venemous snakes...damn any snakes....are to be handled by Thai people, not me. Bye. Let me know when its gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumbleweed Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 hour ago, car720 said: I had one about 3 metres crawl over my foot one night but it was basically gone before I even knew what it was. I'd have needed a clean pair of pants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Pathetic. I hope the young snake is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien365 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Thais love a good laugh at foreigners with things like this. I sometimes take my friends prawn fishing and everyone is in stitches as my friends panic when it flinches or grabs them with its pincers. I don't mind as it's all part of the fun but they look upset when I casually sort it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Nyezhov said: Venemous snakes...damn any snakes....are to be handled by Thai people, not me. Bye. Let me know when its gone. Scaredy cat. I used to hunt them in bare feet when I was a kid. Copperheads and tiger snakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 10 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Scaredy cat. I used to hunt them in bare feet when I was a kid. Copperheads and tiger snakes. It's not fear, it's the ability to discern when someone else should do the job. And as to your childish gambits, we all know about the lack of perception of danger in the unformed brain. Plus obviously, someone had to harvest food for the clan, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRUFC Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Scaredy cat. I used to hunt them in bare feet when I was a kid. Copperheads and tiger snakes. You're a braver man than I am then. I caught a 'glancing' bite from an adder, in Devon (UK), a few years ago. Severe swelling and a nasty cramp of my calf for three days, ans a week or so of discomfort After that, if my dog wouldn't fetch her ball I would leave it.....she must have known the snake was there. So, put me down for snakes (any), sharks ( I have a daughter in Queensland) and heights. Other stuff that I haven't come across I don't know yet but I reckon the list would grow.....crocodiles, Aussie spiders, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorLott Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 The size doesn't make a blind bit of difference. All Venomous snakes are capable of delivering a venomous bite, fresh from the egg. Some of the deadliest snakes (Saw-scaled viper, Russell's viper) tend to be on the tiddly side too. I'm disappointed in TV that no one has mentioned the '''One eyed....' yet.... I know its Saturday, but come on chaps.....buck up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 37 minutes ago, Nyezhov said: It's not fear, it's the ability to discern when someone else should do the job. And as to your childish gambits, we all know about the lack of perception of danger in the unformed brain. Plus obviously, someone had to harvest food for the clan, yes? A low blow with the unformed brain. I forgive you because i know you can't help yourself. FYI , I have eaten snake in Thailand. Tastes like chicken, only sweeter. Personally, my phobia is sharks. Given your origins, other phobias may be leopard seals or orcas. You probably don't worry about polar bears due to the family ties. Decayed walrus flesh might be construed as cannibalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Don't like snakes - but don't like the spider in our house either ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 51 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Don't like snakes - but don't like the spider in our house either ! I knew a real estate agent who handled huntsman spiders. Creepy b%gger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Thats sick. Im going back to the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 The unusually cool weather of late rendered a snake unable to slither away quickly enough as I walked my dogs on a familiar jungle path a fortnight ago. I missed it (bronze, 12", believed to be non venomous now that i've had the chance to look it up) by all of 4" ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 10 hours ago, moe666 said: kind of a small king cobra only 1 meter, those big boys usually 3 or 4 meters For sure! When one of these rears up a metre off the ground and eyeballs you then you can think OMG ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudger1951 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Earlier this year we were sat at the front of a bus going out to Isaan , saw this huge snake winding it's way across the the road in front of us. The bus driver parked his hand on the horn. Had to laugh ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 20 hours ago, rooster59 said: The wife told reporters that the one meter long snake surprised her husband who ran upstairs shouting "Oh My God! Snake! Snake!" keeping a healthy distance and your eye on where it is, is better than fleeing upstairs. I'd rather know where it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Dough Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: keeping a healthy distance and your eye on where it is, is better than fleeing upstairs. I'd rather know where it is. I'm just like that...when the missus is throwing a wobbly. Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 22 hours ago, bluesofa said: Perhaps it was a Prince Cobra? Careful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 555!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Nga good to eat.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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