BALING, Nov 21 \u2014 A woman in her seventies had a terrifying morning surprise when she opened her toilet door to find a nearly five-metre-long king cobra coiled inside her home in Kampung Ketembar.<\/p>\n
The woman, who lives with her two grandchildren, immediately called her son for help, who then contacted the fire department.<\/p>\n
Baling Fire and Rescue Station chief Assistant Fire Superintendent Zulkhairi Mat Tanjil said firefighters faced a challenging 30-minute battle to capture the massive reptile, which was believed to have entered through an uncovered bathroom pipe, Berita Harian reported.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe firefighters took about 30 minutes to capture the snake because it was quite aggressive and reared its body up to about one metre,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWith only a snare pole, our members faced challenges as the toilet was cramped and they had to proceed carefully.\u201d<\/p>\n
The snake was eventually captured and has been released back into its natural habitat, far from residential areas.<\/p>\n
Following the incident, Zulkhairi urged the public to be extra cautious during the current unpredictable and damp weather, which can cause reptiles to seek shelter indoors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He advised residents to ensure their homes and surroundings are kept clean to avoid attracting snakes and other pests.<\/p>\n
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