When a Midnight Cat Hunt Turns Into a Python Panic
The Unexpected Twist
Picture this: it’s 4 a.m. on Tuesday, (Oct 9), and Mrs. Chan Yin‑Ha’s apartment is deeply enclosed with the solid, sun‑hardened walls of the Sembawang Drive Housing Board block. She’s on a covert mission to find her missing cat—probably chasing the moonlight through the apartment’s second floor.
The Plant Mystery
While digging through a maze of potted plants—because who wouldn’t hide a pet among the leaves at sunrise—she feels a sudden, sharp sting in her left leg. She shrieks, “Aaaaah!” and flips it over. You’d think it’s their feline’s bite—but it’s something that even a 42‑year‑old assistant can feel off‑beat.
The Real Killer: A 3‑Metre Python
Turn–around: a 3 m long python had slithered into her grand design of a calm botanical oasis. It was 42‑year‑old and terrified. “I thought it would coil around me,” she confesses, with a tremor in her voice. She instantly ran in the direction of the nearest staircase, leaving the snake to gnash in the shadows.
Her Fear of Snakes & Urgent Escape
- Mrs. Chan has an age‑old fear of snakes—a fear that’s clearly real.
- When the python made its nefarious entrance, she freaked out and sprinted.
- That’s how a midnight house‑search ends up with a new urban legend named “The Python on Sembawang Drive.”
Key Takeaway
Focus on learning: never trust plants to hide a Python, especially in the silence of the first dawn of the night. And if you suspect your cat’s been… dappling the drama, check whether the snake says “Purr” or “Ssss”.
Snakes & Snafu: One Woman’s 4‑am Adventure
A rattling incident took place at Blk 470 Sembawang Drive when a 3‑meter snake spooked a lady named Mrs Chan on the 4th‑floor of her third‑storey apartment. The bumpy reptile had been caught by a pest‑control crew in a low‑level drain, but the scary scrap‑match with the homeowner left a trail of wailing and blood.
How It All Unfolded
- Morning scare: The snake emerged from the drain with a hiss louder than a mic‑phone at a gig. Mrs Chan screamed and fled the apartment.
- Neighbour chase: She dashed to the second‑floor patio, knocking on her neighbour’s door. Nobody answered, so she skidded back to her place.
- Blood drama: After sprinting back, her leg was bleeding copiously. Her family quickly washed her wounds and dialed an ambulance.
- 911 alert: The Singapore Civil Defence Force received emergency call at precisely 4:04 am to respond to the situation.
- Neighbour’s destiny: Downstairs, the neighbour finally opened the door, slipped on Mrs Chan’s floating slipper, and spotted a thin red line running from the corridor into the hectic kitchen—a clear sign of a fight.
- Police call: Believing a struggle had unfolded, the neighbour immediately rang the police, who arrived to sort out the weirdly wild house‑night.
Key Takeaways
While reptile control no doubt had its part played, the real hero was Mrs Chan’s quick‑thinking companions and the community’s rapid response. Such an incident reminds us that when a snake appears, the best line of defence is to call the authorities promptly—and keep your slippers on the ground.
Stay tuned for the next episode: “The Snake That Spooked a 3‑m‑long Floor—Survival Guide.”
The 3‑Meter Snake That South District Residents Couldn’t Handle
Picture this: a midnight stroll down a dimly lit walk‑way turns into a real‑life, slither‑tastic adventure when a hulking 3‑meter snake decided to play hide‑and‑seek in the ground floor drain of a local building.
How the Big Greater Came to Life
- It’s not a common reptile that you’d normally encounter—think giant heart‑breaker, not a tiny garden snake.
- Its stealthy ambush? A deep, shadowy drain where nobody expected to discover a serpent of that size.
- Quick on the job, the local pest control team sprang into action and filed the snake straight into containment.
Staff Behind the Scene
Thanks to the Pest Control Experts, the situation was diffused with no harm to any party—just a perfect demonstration of quick thinking and modern snake‑catching tech.
What Residents Saw…and What They Said
With a mix of awe and comic timing, one neighbor recounted, “I heard a swoosh and felt a tail brush my shoe—definitely not a spider I’m comfortable with!” The photo captured by Chan Yin Ha firmly laid out the drama for the whole neighborhood.
A Lesson in Unlikely Wildlife Encounters
So, next time you step out for a night walk in the South District, keep your eyes peeled—but maybe keep a snack stash at the ready for good vibes!
When a Python Takes a Surprise Visit
Picture this: Mrs. Chan is sipping tea when suddenly the world takes a sharp turn—because a python decides to pay her a “home‑visit” without being invited.
Trace of Blood and a Call for Help
Police traffic by the house, armed with their knack for following clues. They trace a trail of blood straight to Mrs. Chan’s residence. After a quick chat, the officers ask the homeowner about the unwelcome guest. Mrs. Chan updates them that a snake has slipped into the building’s plumbing.
Next step: a pest‑control call.
Hot Water to the Rescue
- The snake has quietly found sanctuary inside a water pipe.
- Pest‑control crews arrive, throw hot water into the pipe, and coax the snake out. The hot water trick is a proven, humane way to flush a reptile out.
- The snake finally makes a dramatic exit onto the ground‑floor drain, where the agency captures it safely.
Aftermath: A Stitch‑Up and a Hospital Stay
Mrs. Chan says after the ordeal she was whisked to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. While she received stitches for the cuts caused by the python, doctors kept her under observation for a few hours before sending her home.
She’s now on a four‑day medical leave, slowly regaining her swagger. All good stuff in the cat‑owner’s ‘to‑do’ list: keep that precious kitty safe.
A History of Snake Encounters
- 2016: Another snake made a surprise appearance on the ground‑floor drain. Town council called in pest control to swoop in.
- Present: Mrs. Chan filed feedback with the town council after this latest incident, hoping the next snake will just stay away.
Keeping the Cat Inside
Mrs. Chan’s cat, who survived the snake scalp‑roll, is now back in the apartment—safe and sound. She’s decided to compose a “no‑out‑door‑okay” policy for her kitty, especially since the nearby forest in the housing estate might serve as a snake playground. She’s worried about both of their safety after that wild escapade.
In short, a python may have crashed Mrs. Chan’s party, but with police, pest control, and a hospital visit, the day is saved. Meanwhile, the cat will stick to indoor games, and the homeowner hopes no future snake comebacks. Keep your pipes dry and your snake-proof shields ready!
