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900 snakes escape flooded breeding farm as Typhoon Maysak wreaks havoc: What is snake farming and why China breeds snakes
Videos of hundreds of snakes slithering through floodwaters after Typhoon Maysak destroyed a snake farm in China's Guangxi province have gone viral, drawing global attention to the terrifying escape of nearly 900 reptiles and the country's little-known snake farming industry.
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Animals | The Guardian
· Jul 9, 2026
Venomous snakes escape breeding farms in southern China during flooding
Local media in Hengzhou report king ratsnakes and cobras among hundreds in flood waters caused by typhoon MaysakHundreds of snakes, including cobras, have escaped from flooded breeding farms in southern China as severe storms continue to batter parts of the country.State media reported that a snake farm in Hengzhou, in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, was hit by flood waters after days of heavy rainfall caused by typhoon Maysak, prompting warnings for nearby residents. Continue reading...
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 8, 2026
900 Snakes Escape During China Floods
Nearly 900 snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped from a breeding farm in Hangzhou, China after heavy flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak, prompting authorities to launch a large-scale search. #China #Floods #Snakes
India TV News
· Jul 9, 2026
'Cobras on the loose': 900 snakes escape in China amid floods; 1 killed, several bitten | WATCH
Hundreds of snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped from flooded breeding farms in southern China after relentless rain triggered by Tropical Storm Maysak submerged large parts of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The escape prompted authorities to issue public warnings, urging residents to stay away from floodwaters and remain alert as the reptiles spread into nearby communities.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
Deadly floods in China send up to 900 snakes escaping from washed-away farm
Deadly floods in China send up to 900 snakes escaping from washed-away farm
CNN
· Jul 7, 2026
Hundreds of snakes escape into floodwaters in China
Floodwaters from Typhoon Maysak have brought an additional threat to the Guangxi region. In one Hengzhou village, more than 800 snakes escaped when a snake farm flooded, an official told local news outlet Hongxing.
Latestly.com
· Jul 8, 2026
China Floods: Around 900 Snakes, Including Cobras, Escape Breeding Farm in Guangxi (Watch Videos)
Nearly 900 snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped from a breeding farm in China's Guangxi after heavy flooding linked to Typhoon Maysak damaged the facility. Rescue teams have been deployed, residents have been warned to remain cautious, and reports indicate some villagers suffered snakebites as authorities continue flood relief and snake capture operations.
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Related coverage for "900 snakes escape flooded breeding farm as Typhoon Maysak wreaks havoc: What is snake farming and why China breeds snakes": Animals | The Guardian — Venomous snakes escape breeding farms in southern China during flooding. Al Arabiya English — 900 Snakes Escape During China Floods. India TV News — 'Cobras on the loose': 900 snakes escape in China amid floods; 1 killed, several bitten | WATCH. Sweden Herald — Deadly floods in China send up to 900 snakes escaping from washed-away farm. CNN — Hundreds of snakes escape into floodwaters in China. Latestly.com — China Floods: Around 900 Snakes, Including Cobras, Escape Breeding Farm in Guangxi (Watch Videos)