Is there anything worse than a devastating flood season? Turns out, yes. China’s Hengzhou is grappling with an alarming crisis where nearly 900 snakes escaped after floodwaters damaged a local snake-breeding farm.Wait, what! You read that right.The floods have already claimed several lives across China — while triggering landslides, storms and widespread property damage. However, the aftermath is even more troubling as the floods damaged a snake farm allegedly releasing around 900 snakes into the surrounding flood-hit areas.According to the South China Morning Post, most of the escaped reptiles were non-venomous. However, multiple reports indicated that the group also included venomous species, including cobras.@CaughtIn4KHQ/XSince the incident, several videos circulating on social media have shown snakes slithering through flooded streets, partially submerged lawns and residential neighbourhoods.According to Red Star News, authorities have formed a 10-member team to capture the escaped reptiles.📌 Hengzhou, #China 🇨🇳 July 6 /2026After 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, 2026The incident gained wider attention after an X (formerly Twitter) account, CaughtIn4KHQ, shared a post claiming that around 900 snakes had escaped from a breeding farm in Hengzhou following days of heavy rain and flooding.”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,” the post read.