In a terrifying moment, a python was caught on camera slithering toward a home while a pet dog slept.
The Chow Chow, named Chuchu, was lounging in the garage when the 5ft (1.5m) snake slithered from a bushy vacant area toward the house in Antipolo, Rizal.
Nerve-wracking CCTV footage shows the nine-year-old canine lying on the floor as the predator crawls through the gap in the gate on the morning of August 26.
The stealthy serpent can be seen climbing the door while the unsuspecting dog rests.
Moments later, Chuchu woke up to find the snake attempting to enter the house.
The curious dog slowly approached the reptile, but the threatened python lunged forward, causing terrified Chuchu to dash to safety.
Chuchu then stood behind a pink sedan parked in the garage, while the python continued climbing the door.
However, the main entryway was closed, prompting the snake to eventually retreat.
Worried homeowner Imee Palma Rys posted a video of the incident on Facebook on August 26, where she detailed the incident.
“Madaling araw nangyari po ito around 3:58 a.m., naisipan ko i-review yung CCTV ngayon at nagulat po ako sobrang laking ahas pumasok sa Gate ng bahay galing sa kabilang kalsada. Sarap ng tulog ng aso ko huli na niya napansin na may malaking ahas pilit pumasok sa main door ng bahay ilang minutes ng ahas pilit pumasok sa main door nakakatakot,” Rys said.
“Hindi po pala safe lalo na sa mga alaga natin lalo napakalaki na ng ahas. Para siyang may isip na talagang dire-diretso sa main door pilit pumasok talaga na parang tao, Alam kung saan daanan kinikilabutan ako… Sana mahuli na po yung malaking ahas,” she added.
“Ganumpaman thank you ‘LORD’ at di mo po kami pinabayaan,” Rys concluded.
Her video has garnered 8.7 million views and 2,400 comments so far.
It also reached a Facebook group called Philippine Snake Identification, where curious users are trying to identify the snake species.
“Ano po sa tingin niyo, sawa o cobra? Location: Antipolo,” a Facebook user asked.
One enthusiast identified it as a Reticulated Python (Malayopython reticulatus).
Meanwhile, Rys called animal rescuers to locate the python, but they were unable to find it. Instead, they spotted a cobra hiding in the bushes.
Pythons are non-venomous constrictors known for ambushing their prey and wrapping around it to suffocate it.
These snakes often wander into residential areas in search of food, especially during the hot season when their natural habitats are disturbed.
—Rosette Adel; Newsflare via Reuters Connect
