Australian Tourist’s Frightening Discovery of Venomous Snake in Bali Villa
Ash and Paul Tenaglia, a couple from Perth, were enjoying a romantic night walk during their holiday in Bali when they almost had a dangerous encounter. After spending time on the beach, they were heading back to their villa in Seminyak when Paul noticed something strange under his feet. It turned out to be a small but deadly snake. Ash, his wife, described the moment as frightening, but at first, they didn’t realize just how dangerous the situation was.
Paul had spotted a tiny blue krait, a venomous snake known for its powerful neurotoxins that can cause paralysis and respiratory failure. Although small, blue kraits are extremely dangerous, and there is no specific anti-venom for their bite. The Tenaglias, who are used to seeing snakes in Australia, didn’t panic initially because the snake looked harmless in the dark. It wasn’t until Ash did a Google search that they discovered just how deadly it was.
Ash had recently finished six months of treatment for stage two bowel cancer, and after their close call, she took a photo of the snake to show their son, who was sleeping in the villa with his grandparents. Their son is a reptile lover and they have a pet snake at home, so the couple initially thought it would be a cool moment to share. However, the mood quickly changed once they realized they had just come face to face with a highly dangerous creature.
When Ash shared her story on Facebook to warn other tourists, she quickly learned that many others had encountered blue kraits during their visits to Bali. Several Australian tourists shared their own stories, with some even finding the snakes inside their hotel rooms. One woman said she woke up to find a blue krait in her child’s bed, while another person mentioned being bitten, though they were fortunate to receive only a mild amount of venom.
While blue kraits are not aggressive and often shy away from humans, their bites can be life-threatening. If bitten, immediate medical help is crucial. Despite the lack of a specific anti-venom, early intervention can help manage the effects of the venom.
To prevent any further surprises, Ash and Paul blocked the bottom of their villa’s door to keep any more unexpected visitors out. The couple, who have visited Bali many times, are now more cautious, especially since these snakes are nocturnal and often come out at night.
Paul had spotted a tiny blue krait, a venomous snake known for its powerful neurotoxins that can cause paralysis and respiratory failure. Although small, blue kraits are extremely dangerous, and there is no specific anti-venom for their bite. The Tenaglias, who are used to seeing snakes in Australia, didn’t panic initially because the snake looked harmless in the dark. It wasn’t until Ash did a Google search that they discovered just how deadly it was.
Ash had recently finished six months of treatment for stage two bowel cancer, and after their close call, she took a photo of the snake to show their son, who was sleeping in the villa with his grandparents. Their son is a reptile lover and they have a pet snake at home, so the couple initially thought it would be a cool moment to share. However, the mood quickly changed once they realized they had just come face to face with a highly dangerous creature.
When Ash shared her story on Facebook to warn other tourists, she quickly learned that many others had encountered blue kraits during their visits to Bali. Several Australian tourists shared their own stories, with some even finding the snakes inside their hotel rooms. One woman said she woke up to find a blue krait in her child’s bed, while another person mentioned being bitten, though they were fortunate to receive only a mild amount of venom.
While blue kraits are not aggressive and often shy away from humans, their bites can be life-threatening. If bitten, immediate medical help is crucial. Despite the lack of a specific anti-venom, early intervention can help manage the effects of the venom.
To prevent any further surprises, Ash and Paul blocked the bottom of their villa’s door to keep any more unexpected visitors out. The couple, who have visited Bali many times, are now more cautious, especially since these snakes are nocturnal and often come out at night.
