Typhoon Floods Snake Farms in Guangxi, 900 Venomous Snakes Escape into Streets

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 7, 2026

What happened

Following Typhoon Maysak in Guangxi, China, flooding caused 900 venomous snakes to escape from farms, prompting a large-scale search after one person was hospitalized from a snakebite.

• 01Typhoon Maysak caused reservoirs to burst, flooding snake farms in Guangxi, China.
• 02Approximately 900 venomous snakes, including cobras, escaped into local streets.
• 03Residents and emergency teams are conducting extensive searches to capture the snakes.
• 04One person was hospitalized due to a venomous snakebite, raising medical alert levels.
• 05Authorities warn residents to avoid flooded areas and stay indoors for safety.
• 06Efforts to recapture the snakes are ongoing as floodwaters recede, with risks of snakes entering homes.

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Now 14Right · HebrewJul 8, 2026

Typhoon Floods Snake Farms in Guangxi, 900 Venomous Snakes Escape into Streets

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 7, 2026

Floods in Southern China Release 900 Venomous Cobras into Streets, Prompting Rescue Efforts

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