WATCH: Python stuck in family's toilet goes viral
Imagine finding something scary after using the toilet...
In a bizarre incident, a family in Thailand recently discovered a python stuck in their toilet.
The family, who lived in the Kanchanaburi province, made the startling discovery while they were using the toilet.
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According to The South African, the family alerted a wildlife rescue team after they found the 12-foot-long python.
The python had managed to enter the family’s home through an open window and made its way to the bathroom.
Unfortunately, the snake got stuck in the toilet and was unable to escape.
Have look at the video below:
12-foot python pops his head out from someone's toilet 😱 pic.twitter.com/bN946q8tC4
— The Dodo (@dodo) April 9, 2023
The family quickly called the local authorities who arrived on the scene to help remove the python.
In an effort to safely remove the snake, the rescuers had to dismantle the toilet and eventually managed to get it out of the house.
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Witnesses at the scene reported that the python was quite calm and did not cause any harm to the family.
Local experts speculate that the python had come looking for food and water, and got stuck in the toilet by accident.
The family was relieved to have the python safely removed from their home and were thankful to the authorities who helped them.
It is not known what happened to the python after it was removed from the family’s home.
Regardless, it is a reminder to us all to be mindful of our surroundings and check for potential dangers such as snakes before using the restroom.
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