22 Pythons Captured Due to Rainy Season Snake Infestations

Thairath•Society•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Increased snake sightings, particularly pythons, are being reported in residential areas due to heavy rainfall, prompting authorities to capture and relocate numerous snakes.

•Officials captured 22 pythons in Pathum Thani due to an increase in snake sightings.
•The captured pythons are being transported to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation for release into natural forest areas.
•Heavy rainfall is identified as the primary reason for pythons entering communities to forage for food.
•Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution and take preventative measures against snakes entering homes.

Overview

•On July 12, 2026, snake wranglers at a snake containment facility in Pathum Thani organized a transfer of 22 large pythons.
•22 large pythons were moved from a holding pen at a snake containment facility to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (Bang Khen branch).
•Heavy rainfall during the current season is causing an increase in snake activity and their entry into residential areas.
•The increased snake presence has led to a high volume of public requests for assistance in capturing snakes in their homes.
•The snake containment facility is experiencing insufficient space due to the continuous influx of captured snakes.
•The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will release the pythons back into their natural forest habitats.
•Officials through Yuwathida Klibthongrod stated that captured snakes are first examined to ensure they can survive release and that the facility does not keep wildlife long-term.
•The public is advised to be vigilant, supervise children and pets closely, and secure homes against snake entry points due to the increased risk during the rainy season.

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"“The rainy season is when pythons start hunting more, often entering communities for food, especially pets. This leads to continuous requests for assistance from the public to catch snakes in their homes. Therefore, we urge the public to be extra cautious, closely supervise children and pets, and check around their homes, blocking any potential entry points like installing nets or barriers to reduce the risk of snakes entering homes during the rainy season."

“ช่วงหน้าฝนเป็นช่วงที่งูเหลือมเริ่มออกหากินมากขึ้น โดยมักเข้ามาในพื้นที่ชุมชนเพื่อหาอาหาร โดยเฉพาะสัตว์เลี้ยงของประชาชน ทำให้เจ้าหน้าที่ได้รับแจ้งขอความช่วยเหลือให้เข้าจับงูตามบ้านเรือนอย่างต่อเนื่อง ทั้งนี้ ขอฝากเตือนประชาชนให้เพิ่มความระมัดระวัง ดูแลบุตรหลานและสัตว์เลี้ยงอย่างใกล้ชิด รวมทั้งตรวจสอบบริเวณบ้านและอุดช่องทางที่งูอาจเล็ดลอดเข้ามาได้ เช่น การติดตั้งตาข่ายหรือแนวกั้น เพื่อช่วยลดความเสี่ยงจากงูเข้าบ้านในช่วงฤดูฝน.

Key Entities

Organization

Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation(กรมป่าไม้)ℹ️

The government agency responsible for receiving and releasing captured pythons back into their natural habitats.

Timeline

July 12, 2026(วันที่ 12 ก.ค. 69)

The date the news report was filed concerning the capture and transfer of pythons.

Place

Soi Boon Kum Paet Rai Soi 5, Moo 16, Khlong Nueng Subdistrict, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province(ซอยบุญคุ้มแปดไร่ ซอย 5 หมู่ 16 ตำบลคลองหนึ่ง อำเภอคลองหลวง จังหวัดปทุมธานี)

The specific location where the snake containment facility is situated and where the initial python captures were reported.

Bang Khen district(เขตบางเขน)

The branch of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation that will receive the pythons for release.

Person

Ms. Yuwathida Klibthongrod(นางสาวยุวธิดา ขลิบทองรอด)

Secretary of the Special Support Club for Phra Lan, providing statements on the snake handling and release process.

Mr. Amnat Sangsawang(นายอำนาจ แสงสว่าง)

Head of the Boon Kum Soi Coordination Point, who provided information on the increased snake activity during the rainy season and warned the public.