Man fights off snake biting him in toilet with toilet brush

Everyone has wondered at least once what would happen if an animal suddenly emerged from the toilet. Still, not everyone has the unpleasant opportunity to find out firsthand what an encounter with an unwelcome guest can lead to.

Spiders under the furniture, mice in the garage, martens in the attic, or moths in food products are animals that are not welcome guests. Uninvited occupants often cause panic or incur costs associated with evicting them. Europeans are nonetheless privileged when it comes to potential animal guests. Residents of Australia regularly encounter kangaroos, snakes, or wombats on their porches. Similar problems are faced by Asians, who, instead of marsupials, deal with monkeys and reptiles.

An unusual incident occurred in Thailand on Tuesday, August 22, 2024. Thanat Thangtewanon decided to use the toilet in the comfort of his own home. At that moment, nothing foreshadowed the tragedy that would unfold just a few minutes later. Shortly after sitting down, the man felt something biting his testicles. Terrified and driven by adrenaline and pain, he reached down, where to his absolute surprise, he grabbed the body of a snake.

In an interview with "Daily Mail" the man said: "I felt something biting my balls. It was very painful, so I put my hands in the toilet to see what was wrong. I was shocked that I grabbed a snake. I quickly stood up and plucked it out. I felt pain, really bad pain, and there was blood everywhere, but I was more shocked to have found a python in the toilet"

The injured man grabbed a toilet brush and began hitting the snake's head to free himself from the reptile's jaws. The snake died after a moment, releasing the injured man. The nearly 13-foot-long reptile was a representative of the reticulated python species, which can reach up to 32 feet in length.

Immediately after the attack, Thanat Thangtewanon went to the hospital, where his wounds were treated, and he was given a tetanus shot. The man reported that doctors did not put stitches on him because the wound was not deep enough. He also added that he was glad he encountered a non-venomous species. A cobra bite could have resulted in his death.

Source: "Daily Mail"