The python, which was about 13 to 16 feet long, choked her and forced her to the kitchen floor. Arom tried to grab the snake’s head, but the snake’s grip tightened.
Unable to break free, the woman screamed for help, but it was about an hour and a half before neighbors heard her and alerted authorities.
According to Arom, “When I sat down and I was about to scoop some water, the water bit me right away.” Terrat newspaper. “When I looked, I saw snakes coiled around me.”
Encountering snakes is very common in Thailand. In 2023, 26 people were killed by venom snake bite12,000 people were treated for bites from venomous snakes and other animals. Larger pythons may prey on animals such as pigs, deer, and household pets.
Despite being entangled with the python for nearly two hours, Arom only suffered a minor bite. In footage recorded shortly after the incident and shared on social media, she was treated for the bite and appeared uninjured.
Responding police officer Anusorn Wongmalee said that on arrival, Arom was leaning against the door, looking tired and pale, with the python still wrapped around her body. police and animal control Police used a crowbar to hit the snake on the head until it let go and slithered away.
