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APM captures venomous Malayan krait at Tatau Police HQ
APM and Tatau police personnel pose with the captured snake.
TATAU (July 9): A potentially life-threatening encounter was swiftly neutralised today when Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel successfully captured the highly-venomous Malayan krait (Bungarus candidus) at the Tatau district police headquarters.
APM Tatau in a statement said it dispatched a team of trained snake catchers to the police headquarters following a call at 11.08am.
'Upon arrival, the team was informed that the snake, known locally as ular katam tebu and measuring 1.5 metres long, had been spotted coiled inside a flower pot.
'Using full protective gear, the team used specialised snake-handling equipment to capture the reptile without any untoward incident,' it said.
APM Tatau said this species of snake is notorious for its neurotoxic venom, which can lead to paralysis and respiratory failure if not treated immediately.
It advised the public to avoid attempting to handle or approach any venomous snakes, and instead contact the relevant authorities for assistance.
In the event of an emergency, APM Tatau can be reached via its 24-hour hotline 019-2178758. Alternatively, contact the 999 emergency line. APM Malayan krait police HQ snake tatau venomous
