Always thought pythons live in the jungle?
Well, think again.
A python was found near Jalan Bukit Merah on Thursday (12 July), and as far as I’m concerned…
That’s not exactly Tarzan’s hangout.
What… HOW?
Discovered in an HDB flat near the area, handlers from the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) were called in to respond to the incident.
And what a sight I’m sure it must have been, with this monstrously long python just stretching out in your own living room.
Luckily it seems that we don’t just have to contend with our wayward imaginations, as a video of the incident has actually been circulating on social media from Sunday (15 July).
2.5m python pees while getting caught in Spooner Road flat https://bit.ly/2LslC4E
Posted by Stomp on Wednesday, 18 July 2018
In the video, the two men can be seen trying to trap Ekans- I mean the snake n the living room of the flat. While the men eventually caught the python, they couldn’t quite catch what it did as they held it up.
“Alamak, urine my floor!” a woman can be heard exclaiming.
Later on, the AVA expressed that it has since removed the snake from the house at 2 Spooner Road and passed it over to Wildlife Reserves Singapore.
“AVA advises the public not to approach, disturb, feed or try to catch any wildlife, including snakes. Keep a safe distance from the animals and avoid confronting or cornering them,” said an AVA spokesman.
“Do not interact with the animals, and ensure that young children and pets are kept away from them.”
2m to 2.5m long
Mr Kalai Vanan, deputy chief executive of the Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (Acres), recognised the snake as a reticulated python from the video. He added that the snake was likely to be 2 to 2.5m long.
“Pythons use our canals and drains to move around. As their main prey, rats, do tend to live near humans, pythons do move through residential areas in search of rats to eat,” Mr Kalai said, adding that it was rare for pythons to enter people’s homes.
Well Mr Kalai, I certainly hope that it’s a rare occasion, seeing how I don’t exactly fancy watching TV with Anaconda anytime soon, thank you very much. But then again, what of the snake’s bladder malfunction?
Well, it seems that the answer’s nerves, as Mr Kalai expressed that it’s normal for snakes (especially pythons) to urinate in situations when they are nervous. So if there’s one thing for sure…
It would be that pythons and humans aren’t that different after all. 😉
What if you have an Arbok in your house?
Well, worry not, because you can always follow these steps while the giant snake rampages your house.
- Members of the public can contact Acres and AVA for assistance should they see any snakes.
- Acres can be reached through their hotline 9783-7782.
- AVA can be contacted at 1800-476-1600.
So take a chill pill, try to stay away from the snake and wait for the big guys to come.
Oh and try your best not to get swallowed in the meantime alright? It will be an uphill task, but I’m sure you can do it. 🙂
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