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Venomous snakes escape breeding farms in southern China during flooding

Animals | The Guardian

Animals | The Guardian

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July 9, 2026

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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...

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India TV News

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· 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.

Twitchy

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· Jul 11, 2026

Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village

Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village

Latestly.com

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· 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.

Al Arabiya English

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· 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

Sweden Herald

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· 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

Hi China

· Jul 9, 2026

Typhoon Maysak floods Guangxi, snakes escape into waters

Snakes have escaped into floodwaters after Typhoon Maysak destroyed a breeding farm in Hengzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. According to media reports, a woman bitten by a snake died on Wednesday due to delayed medical treatment caused by traffic congestion. In response to the snake escape, local authorities urgently increased snake antivenom supplies. Current supplies are sufficient to meet emergency treatment needs. #Trending

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Related coverage for "Venomous snakes escape breeding farms in southern China during flooding": India TV News — 'Cobras on the loose': 900 snakes escape in China amid floods; 1 killed, several bitten | WATCH. Twitchy — Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village. Latestly.com — China Floods: Around 900 Snakes, Including Cobras, Escape Breeding Farm in Guangxi (Watch Videos). Al Arabiya English — 900 Snakes Escape During China Floods. Sweden Herald — Deadly floods in China send up to 900 snakes escaping from washed-away farm. Hi China — Typhoon Maysak floods Guangxi, snakes escape into waters