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2.5m python pees while getting caught in Spooner Road flat
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Cherlynn Ng
Posted on 18 July 2018 | 3,819 views | 1 comment
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A large python was caught in an HDB flat at 2 Spooner Road, near the Jalan Bukit Merah area, last Thursday (July 12).
Several Stompers shared with Stomp a video of the incident, which started circulating on WhatsApp over the weekend.
The video shows two men, identified as handlers from the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA), trying to catch the snake in the living room of the flat.
As the men held up the reptile, it responded by peeing on the floor.
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A man in the background can be heard saying, "Aiyo, urinate, urinate, alamak!" while another woman exclaimed: "Alamak, urine my floor!"
Responding to a Stomp query, AVA said it removed the snake from the flat after being alerted to the case, and handed it over to Wildlife Reserves Singapore.
A spokesman added: "AVA advises the public not to approach, disturb, feed or try to catch any wildlife, including snakes.
"Keep a safe distance from the animals and avoid confronting or cornering them. Do not interact with the animals, and ensure that young children and pets are kept away from them."
Members of the public are advised to contact AVA and Acres at 1800-476-1600 and 9783-7782 respectively if they come across a snake.
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Maid splits deadly cobra into two with broom handle at Dover landed estate
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CK Tan
Posted on 08 May 2018 | 20,963 views | 68 comments
Using a broom handle, a domestic helper killed a deadly cobra after the reptile wandered onto a landed property near Dover MRT Station on Monday morning.
A resident, 19-year-old Carlos Chua told The New Paper that he had warned his family members to stay indoors, and to leash their 12-year-old beagle after spotting the 50cm-long snake behind some plastic pails in the garden.
Said Mr Chua: "It was acting aggressively to anyone who got near it. I knew that some cobras can spit venom, so I did not get any closer."
After Mr Chua left for work at around 8.30am, the family’s domestic helper decided to take down the dangerous intruder on her own.
Identifying herself as Ms Mhelyn, the helper who has been with the family for about 16 years, said: "I felt nervous when I saw the snake. Even though there was no one at home, I was afraid it might bite my employer."
She then tried to chase the cobra out using the handle, but it got more agitated instead.
Said the 48-year-old woman: "I didn't want to kill it at first, but it got angrier and refused to move."
Ms Mhelyn hit the snake repeatedly until it was split into two.
She then disposed of the carcass.
According to the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres), the snake is an equatorial spitting cobra, also known as the black spitting cobra.
It is venomous, and when threatened, can spray venom from its fangs.
A check on the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum's website also revealed that this species of cobra is usually not aggressive if left alone, but a bite can affect a victim’s nervous system and kill him.
Mr Kalai Vanan, Acres' deputy chief executive said that cobras would not actively attack humans.
He also advised others in a smilier situation to call the Acres rescue hotline at 97837782, adding: "Attempting to provoke, hurt or kill the snake would only aggravate the situation, which would cause it to be defensive."
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2.5m python pees while getting caught in Spooner Road flat
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Cherlynn Ng
Posted on 18 July 2018 | 3,819 views | 1 comment
This story was submitted via WhatsApp. Click here to join our WhatsApp group.
A large python was caught in an HDB flat at 2 Spooner Road, near the Jalan Bukit Merah area, last Thursday (July 12).
Several Stompers shared with Stomp a video of the incident, which started circulating on WhatsApp over the weekend.
The video shows two men, identified as handlers from the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA), trying to catch the snake in the living room of the flat.
As the men held up the reptile, it responded by peeing on the floor.
(Story continues below video)
A man in the background can be heard saying, "Aiyo, urinate, urinate, alamak!" while another woman exclaimed: "Alamak, urine my floor!"
Responding to a Stomp query, AVA said it removed the snake from the flat after being alerted to the case, and handed it over to Wildlife Reserves Singapore.
A spokesman added: "AVA advises the public not to approach, disturb, feed or try to catch any wildlife, including snakes.
"Keep a safe distance from the animals and avoid confronting or cornering them. Do not interact with the animals, and ensure that young children and pets are kept away from them."
Members of the public are advised to contact AVA and Acres at 1800-476-1600 and 9783-7782 respectively if they come across a snake.
Like this story? Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube!
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Maid splits deadly cobra into two with broom handle at Dover landed estate
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CK Tan
Posted on 08 May 2018 | 20,963 views | 68 comments
Using a broom handle, a domestic helper killed a deadly cobra after the reptile wandered onto a landed property near Dover MRT Station on Monday morning.
A resident, 19-year-old Carlos Chua told The New Paper that he had warned his family members to stay indoors, and to leash their 12-year-old beagle after spotting the 50cm-long snake behind some plastic pails in the garden.
Said Mr Chua: "It was acting aggressively to anyone who got near it. I knew that some cobras can spit venom, so I did not get any closer."
After Mr Chua left for work at around 8.30am, the family’s domestic helper decided to take down the dangerous intruder on her own.
Identifying herself as Ms Mhelyn, the helper who has been with the family for about 16 years, said: "I felt nervous when I saw the snake. Even though there was no one at home, I was afraid it might bite my employer."
She then tried to chase the cobra out using the handle, but it got more agitated instead.
Said the 48-year-old woman: "I didn't want to kill it at first, but it got angrier and refused to move."
Ms Mhelyn hit the snake repeatedly until it was split into two.
She then disposed of the carcass.
According to the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres), the snake is an equatorial spitting cobra, also known as the black spitting cobra.
It is venomous, and when threatened, can spray venom from its fangs.
A check on the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum's website also revealed that this species of cobra is usually not aggressive if left alone, but a bite can affect a victim’s nervous system and kill him.
Mr Kalai Vanan, Acres' deputy chief executive said that cobras would not actively attack humans.
He also advised others in a smilier situation to call the Acres rescue hotline at 97837782, adding: "Attempting to provoke, hurt or kill the snake would only aggravate the situation, which would cause it to be defensive."
