Civil Defence Force (APM) spokesperson Mohd Zain Baharum said the snakes were displaced by the floodwaters and ended up getting washed into flooded homes in Kota Setar. Among the type of snakes found in homes from Sept 22 until Oct 3 were the king cobra, cobra and python. He added that once floodwaters receded, these reptiles tend to feel threatened and would hide in the dark corners. "We advise the public not to take any risk by trying to catch the snakes on their own. The snakes will be kept temporarily in cages before they are handed over to the state Wildlife and National Parks Department.

Source: New Strait Times October 07, 2017 15:45 UTC