Albino python sparks panic in Thai home, turns out son’s pet escaped

UTHAI THANI, Thailand - An 83-year-old woman experienced a spine-chilling encounter when an 83-year-old woman found a three-metre long albino python in her home in Uthai Thani, Thailand. The sudden appearance of the snake prompted a swift response from a specialized rescue team, who managed to safely capture the reptile before notifying the woman's son about the incident.

The woman, Sermsuk Thomya, identified the scene as being in the Mueang Phra Chanok subdistrict of the Mueang district. The snake, hidden behind a storage shelf in the two-storey house, had managed to escape its enclosure before being discovered by the terrified resident. Rescuers from the local rescue team, well-versed in handling snakes, arrived at the scene and quickly assessed the situation, securing the snake with a loop around its neck and safely removing it after approximately ten minutes.

Upon initial inspection, rescuers suspected the python might have been an escaped pet, leading them to plan for its transfer to a nearby zoo for proper care. However, the community's curiosity led them to gather around, speculating that the albino python might bring good luck to the area. Sermsuk, realizing her mistake, contacted her son to inform him of the incident, who then clarified that the snake belonged to him and had accidentally escaped from its enclosure in an upstairs room.

Following the capture, the family worked together to ensure the python's safe return by asking rescuers to bring the snake back to its designated glass enclosure. The experience left the woman with an unforgettable encounter, as the post titled "Albino python sparks panic in Thai home, turns out son’s pet escaped" was published on Khaosod English, detailing the surprising turn of events.