A 4.5-meter-long, 7kg king cobra was caught hiding behind a washing machine at a house in Phatthalung, Thailand.

The homeowner, Chainarong Manakaew, discovered the ” monster ” after hearing his dog barking unusually. Rescuers were called and found the snake coiled behind the washing machine. The king cobra was later captured and released far from the residential area.

 In Thailand, about 7,000 people are bitten by snakes each year, with 30 deaths, with cobras being the leading cause of death. 

Not long ago, a terrifying clip appeared on Instagram, showing a king cobra coiled on a ceiling fan. The constant movement of the fan posed a danger, as the monster could fall at any time. 

Many viewers of the clip expressed concern about the safety of those in the house. This incident also highlighted the importance of regularly checking objects in the house to avoid unwanted dangerous situations. 

All cobras are venomous, capable of raising their heads and spreading their necks to form a hood when threatened. 

The king cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world. 

This snake is threatened by habitat loss and has been listed as vulnerable in the IUCN Red List since 2010. This snake is capable of delivering a bite that can quickly kill its victim.

 It is estimated that the amount of venom secreted in a king cobra bite is enough to kill an adult elephant and cause the death of about 20 adults if left untreated.