A 64-year-old woman in Thailand survived a scary attack by a 16-foot python while washing dishes at home. Arom Arunroj, who lives near Bangkok, was cleaning her kitchen on Tuesday night, September 17, when the snake bit her leg and wrapped tightly around her waist.
“I was about to scoop some water, and when I sat down, it bit me immediately,” Arom told Thailand’s Thairath newspaper. “I looked down and saw the snake wrapping around me.”
For two long hours, the python squeezed Arom, making it hard for her to breathe. Pythons usually kill their prey by wrapping around them and squeezing until they stop breathing. Arom tried to stay calm while her neighbors rushed to help. They worked together to pull the snake off her, saving her life. The video quickly go viral on the Internet, click here to watch on Twitter.
Even though she was hurt, Arom survived the terrifying experience.
Pythons are not poisonous, but they can be dangerous because they use their strong muscles to squeeze their prey. These snakes usually avoid humans and hunt small animals like rats and birds. However, attacks on people can happen, especially in rural areas.
Thailand is home to many pythons, including the reticulated python, which is one of the biggest snakes in the world. Though these snakes are usually peaceful, they can become aggressive when they feel scared.
If you live in an area where pythons are common, stay alert, especially at night when snakes are most active. Make sure to keep your home and yard clean, as snakes come looking for food like rats. If you see a snake, it’s best to call a snake catcher who knows how to handle them safely.
Arom’s survival shows the importance of staying calm in a dangerous situation. Thanks to her neighbors’ help, she escaped the python’s deadly grip. Her story is a reminder to stay careful around wildlife, especially in areas where snakes live.