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Cobra Crawls Over Sleeping Guest in Thailand Hotel
1 Apr
Summary
- A large black cobra entered a hotel room in Krabi, Thailand, at 5 am on March 27.
- The snake crawled over a guest's neck, causing panic but no bites occurred.
- Wildlife handlers safely removed and released the cobra into the wild.
A shocking incident occurred in Krabi, Thailand, on March 27, when a large black cobra slithered into a hotel room occupied by a sleeping couple. The terrifying encounter began around 5 am as one guest awoke to the sensation of a cold, slithering creature on her neck.
The reptile, identified as a black cobra measuring about 1.5 meters (5 feet) long, was successfully removed by wildlife handlers. It is believed to have entered the room through a gap beneath the door.
While the couple escaped without bites, they described the experience as deeply traumatic. The incident has prompted advisories for tourists to keep doors and windows closed, especially in nature-adjacent resorts in Thailand.
Thailand hosts over 200 snake species, with about 60 being venomous. Annually, hospitals treat thousands of snakebite cases.
