Deadly floods in China send up to 900 snakes escaping from washed-away farm

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...

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

'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.

900 Snakes Escape After Massive Floods

VCG / VCG via Getty ImagesNearly 900 snakes have escaped from a farm in China after it flooded during Typhoon Maysak. At least 17 people have died, with more than 331 injured, after powerful storms carrying 160mph winds tore through parts of southern and central China, ripping apart homes, overturning vehicles, and damaging farmland. More than 4,800 houses were damaged. In the southern region of Guangxi, at least six people were killed in severe flooding that also saw around 900 snakes escape from a snake farm that was washed away, state-owned media Red Star News reported. Videos showed residents wading through knee-deep floodwaters to capture the escaped snakes. One villager was hospitalized after being bitten, while around a dozen locals joined forces to round up the reptiles. Officials said most of the escapees were harmless water snakes and rat snakes, but the group also included several highly venomous cobras.Read it at ABC AustraliaRead more at The Daily Beast.

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.