VOICED: Snake-catcher flooded with calls in Thailand

The video discusses the impact of flooding in Bangkok, leading to increased sightings of water monitor lizards and snakes in urban areas. Volunteer creature catchers, like Sompop, are busy capturing these reptiles, especially snakes, which are displaced from their habitats. The floods have caused significant disruption, forcing both people and wildlife to seek new shelters. The video also provides safety tips for avoiding snake encounters during floods, emphasizing the importance of keeping living areas clean and uncluttered.

What is causing water monitor lizards and snakes to appear in unwanted areas in Bangkok?

• Deforestation

• Rising water levels

• Climate change

• Increased urban development

What has been the impact of flooding on both people and snakes in Bangkok?

• People have started keeping snakes as pets

• Snakes have become extinct

• Both have been forced to evacuate their homes

• They have adapted to live together

Who is Some Pop and what role does he play during the floods?

• A scientist studying flood patterns

• A government official managing flood relief

• A local resident affected by the floods

• A volunteer creature catcher dealing with reptiles

What is one of the main purposes of the snake farm in Bangkok?

• To breed snakes for the pet trade

• To sell snake meat

• To train snakes for entertainment

• To produce anti-venom serums

What advice is given to the public to avoid snake encounters during floods?

• Build barriers around homes

• Keep living areas clean and uncluttered

• Feed snakes to keep them away

• Use snake repellent sprays