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Stomper Sanchindra He was hiking with his wife in the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve when they saw what they believed to be a fallen branch.
Without thinking much about it, they got closer, but suddenly a passerby stopped them and recognized that it was actually a king cobra.
Sachindra told Stomp about the incident that happened on Sunday (November 29) at 5pm, and shared her relief that someone had alerted them before it was too late.
“My wife and I have never visited the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve before. As it was our first time hiking there, we were excited to enjoy the nature around us,” shared Sachindra.
“When we saw something long on the path in front of us, we thought it was just a fallen branch and we started walking closer to it.
“Suddenly, a woman yelled at us not to cross because it was a snake. We immediately walked away from her.
“I’m so glad that the woman alerted us, as one of us might have been bitten by it.
“In the end, my wife and I kept our distance and admired the snake from afar. It was very nice to see such a beautiful animal in the wild.”
Sachindra added that this incident served as a reminder for everyone to be careful when trekking in forested areas.
“Just stay tuned and remember to warn those around you if you see wild animals in nature reserves,” he said.
In response to a query from Stomp, Kalai Vanan, Deputy CEO of Acres, said: “The snake in the photo is an adult king cobra that appears to be about 10 feet long. This beautiful snake is only seen occasionally in Singapore.
“This video is a classic example of how snakes go about their own business if left alone and not provoked.”
Kalai added that since the number of visitors to nature reserves has increased this year, everyone should always be vigilant and vigilant when visiting these parks.
“We have to remember that we (humans) are the visitors now and only when we pay attention to our surroundings can we see such beautiful wildlife,” Kalai said.
“If you find a snake or any other animal that crosses your path, give it space and time to cross or move away. Do not tease, tease or yell at the animal.
“Photography is fine, but keep a safe distance at all times.”
According to NParks, this is what to do if you encounter a snake:
- Do your best to stay calm.
- Don’t confront the snake and stay away from the snake.
- Do not try to handle the snake yourself. Snakes would rather not run into humans, and it’s probably just as scary for them as it is for you.
