Snake surprise: Thai man bitten by python while using toilet

Every person has, at least once in their life, wondered what would happen if an animal suddenly emerged from the toilet. Although not everyone has the unpleasant opportunity to find out for themselves, such an encounter with an uninvited guest could be quite alarming.

Spiders under the furniture, mice in the garage, martens in the attic, or moths in food products are all animals that make for unwelcome visitors. These intruders often cause panic or incur costs related to their removal. Europeans are, to some extent, fortunate in terms of potential animal guests. In contrast, Australians regularly encounter kangaroos, snakes, or wombats on their porches. Similarly, in Asia, residents contend with monkeys and reptiles instead of marsupials.

An unusual incident occurred in Thailand on Tuesday, 22 August 2024. Thanat Thangtewanon decided to use the toilet in the peace of his own home. At that moment, nothing foreshadowed the tragedy that would unfold just a few minutes later. Moments after sitting down, he felt something biting into his testicles. Terrified and driven by adrenaline and pain, he reached down, only to his absolute surprise, to grab the body of a snake.

In an interview with the "Daily Mail", he said, "I felt something biting my balls. It was very painful, so I put my hands in the toilet to see what was wrong. I quickly stood up and plucked it out. I felt pain, really bad pain, and there was blood everywhere, but I was more shocked to have found a python in the toilet."

To free himself from the reptile's jaw grip, the victim grabbed a toilet brush and started hitting the snake's head with it. The snake died shortly after, releasing the bloodied man. The nearly 13-foot reptile was a representative of the reticulated python species. These snakes can reach up to 33 feet.

Immediately after the attack, Thanat Thangtewanon went to the hospital, where his wounds were dressed, and he was given a tetanus vaccine. He reported that the doctors did not stitch his wound because it was not deep enough. He also added that he was glad he encountered a non-venomous species. A cobra bite could have led to his death.

Source: "Daily Mail"