First, a Reservoir Collapsed in China and the Village Was Flooded – Then, Came the Escaped Venomous Snakes by the Hundreds
The Cobras and alligators escaped from a ‘breeding farm’ in Hengzhou.
Those with Ophidiophobia (fear of snakes) are advised not to proceed, since the situation in China’s province of Hengzhou is a disturbing, living nightmare scenario.
Very scary footage has emerged of literally hundreds of venomous snakes escaping a breeding farm as floodwaters tear through a Chinese village.
The New York Post reported:
“[Venomous] cobras were among the almost 900 reptiles that were reportedly released when days of heavy rain caused severe flooding in the area and destroyed their facility.
The bizarre clip shows snakes popping their heads up above the water and slowly slither their way across the body of water in a very Loch Ness style of horror.”
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At first glance, they look like ducks. Look closer.
Footage from Hengzhou, Guangxi, China, shows dozens of snakes being swept away by floodwaters after severe flooding damaged local snake breeding farms. Authorities reported that nearly 900 snakes, including… pic.twitter.com/77bm0bLFdE— CAUGHTIN4KHQ (@CaughtIn4KHQ) July 10, 2026
Under pressure of the relentless rains, the Liulan reservoir collapsed, freeing the snakes to head into town, sending locals into a frenzy.
The breeding farm reportedly housed a mix of venomous cobras, king rat snakes and non-venomous water snakes – as well as alligators.