Prachin Buri Family’s Thrilling Night: Five Pit Vipers Invade Home

The Sajja Phuttham Dharma Foundation rescue unit was swiftly called to the scene, accompanied by the officers from Sra Bua Police Station. What they discovered was both fascinating and frightful: five unidentified green snakes had nestled into the rafters on the lower floor of the two-story wooden house, presenting a puzzle wrapped in scales.

In the process of extracting their slippery antagonists, the rescue team engaged in a spirited game of hide-and-seek. The snakes, oblivious to the commotion they caused, cleverly ensconced themselves in metal grooves that ran along the wooden walls. As the narrative unfolded, the team encountered the entire collection of serpents intertwined in what might be interpreted as a family reunion of their own—a curious party of five, ranging from the small to the size of a grown man’s finger.

The rescue operation quickly turned into an adrenaline-fueled chase as the captive snakes made a swift dash to the floor, disappearing into the shadowy recesses of their make-shift jungle gym. It was like a scene from a nature documentary, where the cunning reptiles used their greenness as camouflage, making detection a daunting task.

Despite the agile maneuvers of the team members and strategic use of lights to illuminate potential escape routes, the situation momentarily slipped from their grasp. The rescue unit did manage to seize one larger snake. Meanwhile, strategic tactics including the gentle persuasion of insect repellent coaxed another serpent from its hiding spot, but this encore attempt ended with another escape.

Mrs. Krityanee, the seasoned 61-year-old homeowner, couldn’t hide her anxiety. The mere thought of discovering snakes near the seam of her upper floor was enough to cause alarm. Her decision to immediately contact authorities was driven by a blend of caution and the hope for a swift resolution to her reptilian dilemma.

Enter Pengseab Seng, a volunteer who arrived with a calm demeanor and steady hands―qualities honed from years of experience dealing with such scaly surprises. He reported to KhaoSod that the green intruders were identified as pit vipers, their vibrant color betraying them amidst the wooden fixtures. Only one of these crafty serpents was captured, the others deftly evading the net. The captured snake now awaits release into a more natural habitat far removed from residential prattle.

As if this isn’t enough excitement for one day, in a parallel adventure in Satun province, whispers spread about a nest housing two titanic king cobras and their 29 prospects, each embodying the promise of a future king—or queen—of the wild.

As the saga of snakes unwinds, the story’s details capture not just the thrill of the chase but also the twist of nature meeting human habitats in unexpected ways. This surreal encounter serves as a reminder of the vibrant and sometimes unpredictable dance of life that continues across the landscapes of Thailand, where the wild meets the tranquil and everyday routines are enlivened by unanticipated guests.