A nearly 13-foot (4-meter) python was discovered on Aug. 23 in the backyard of a car wash in Pattaya, Thailand. Staff didn't spot the snake right away because it blended in with the plants and ground cover.
Here's what to know
According to Pattaya Mail, a report of a large snake at E.C. Car Wash on Soi Thepprasit 17 led Pattaya's Jomtien Fire Station to send officers and an inspection vehicle 410 at about 7:25 a.m. Firefighters safely secured and removed the python, with no injuries reported.
Part of the shock was that the massive reptile was found on commercial property rather than in a more remote area.
More background
The report said residents and businesses should stay watchful for snakes in gardens, backyards, and other quiet areas, especially during the rainy season.
What can be done?
Jomtien Fire Station officers removed the snake, and no injuries were reported during the removal.
Pattaya Mail reported that snake-removal assistance is available at 095-146-4221.
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Encounters like the one in Pattaya have also been reported in other cities, with pythons and other snakes turning up near workplaces, homes, and neighborhoods before crews step in.
• In Singapore, park contractors took swift action after a huge reticulated python appeared in a drain.
• In Dhaka, experts warn snakes frequently sneak into human settlements as urbanization reshapes habitat.
• Across South Florida, videos show Burmese pythons lurking around homes, fueling fears of wider urban spread.
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