These are not ducklings, but hundreds of snakes bringing terror to the Chinese province of Hengzhou – Screengrabs Social Media/X

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.”

📌 #China 🇨🇳
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.

Alligators also on the loose – Screengrabs Social Media/X

After the collaps of the Liulan Reservoir (六蓝水库) dam in China, a farm dedicated for raising venomous snakes was washed out by the flood. Now poisonous snakes are everywhere. An alligator farm was also washed out pic.twitter.com/2JYrrXbg0S

— Bin Xie (@bxieus) July 8, 2026

“Emergency teams were dispatched to the scene to search for the escaped reptiles and assist local residents affected by the flooding.

[…] The great escape has prompted authorities to stock up on anti-venom and advise residents on what to do if they happen to encounter a snake. It is understood that at least one person has already been bitten and is receiving medical treatment, according to local media.”

📌 Hengzhou, #China 🇨🇳 July 6 /2026
After days of heavy rain 🌧️ and flooding across China, around 900 snakes 🐍 escaped from a breeding farm in Hengzhou. Reports say the reptiles included venomous cobras, with villagers attempting to catch them in the floodwaters. pic.twitter.com/cTcgAZ4nZd

— CAUGHTIN4KHQ (@CaughtIn4KHQ) July 9, 2026

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