Snakes Hide in Flooded Kerala Homes—People Are on Their Toes!
When the waters finally left Kerala’s households, the villagers were greeted not by sunshine, but by a wave of snakes snaking their way out of the submerged walls and into the living rooms.
What the Press Tells Us
- Local news vans reported that snakes are hiding in cupboards, under carpets, among clothes, and even inside washing machines.
- Patients seeking snake‑bite treatment have surged in hospitals along the northern and central stretches of the state.
- At least 420 people are still missing, and a million souls remain in temporary shelters.
Government’s Response
Subhash T.V., the Kerala government spokesperson, told AFP on Friday, “Hospitals are stocked with anti‑venom and essential medicines. Staff have been briefed to treat snakebite victims promptly.”
The state has also mobilised wildlife experts and local snake charmer Vava Suresh, who said he caught five cobras in Ernakulam district. “One of them sneakily slid into a wardrobe on the second floor—talk about closet‑con~e a b?!
Practical Tips for Survivors
- Equip yourself with a stick and cautiously sift through clothing and appliances.
- Do NOT touch household gadgets with bare hands. Keeping your hands safe is a top priority.
- If you spot a snake, alert the expert team immediately. They’re ready to snatch those stealthy reptiles out of place.
Infrastructure Damage
The floods have wrecked an estimated 10,000 kilometres of roads and obliterated 50,000 houses. Resilience is in the air—people are moving forward one step at a time.
In short, while the water receded, the snakes” had one more splash in the news cycle. Kerala’s residents have to both take a breath and be satisfied that a unique situation has ended—yet the next hazard may still lurk behind the next curtain.
