Huge Snake Spotted Swimming in Cebu Floodwaters
A huge snake was seen swimming in the floodwaters of Talisay City, Cebu, shocking many people online as Typhoon Tino continued to batter parts of the Visayas. The viral video, shared by Rickamae Manlangit, showed the large snake moving through deep water in Purok Maryland on Tuesday morning. This happened after hours of heavy rain and flooding brought by the strong typhoon.
The video quickly spread on social media, with many expressing fear and surprise. One user on X (formerly Twitter) said that as if the floods in the Philippines were not terrifying enough, there were now snakes swimming through the water—calling it a real nightmare to witness. Some viewers also noticed a chicken trapped in a cage nearby, with only its head sticking out above the flood. Another commenter mentioned that the flooding was so severe that even the snake didn’t seem interested in eating the chicken, and they hoped the poor bird survived.
Other netizens shared their concern for wild animals forced out of their homes by the flood. They said snakes and other creatures likely came out of hiding because their shelters were destroyed. Since these animals need warm and dry places to survive, they may now be weak and vulnerable.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Typhoon Tino made landfall eight times after entering the country. As of 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, the typhoon’s center was last spotted 135 kilometers southwest of Coron, Palawan. It had maximum sustained winds of up to 130 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 180 kilometers per hour while moving slowly at 15 kilometers per hour.
The storm hit several provinces, including Leyte, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Palawan. PAGASA said Typhoon Tino is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility by Thursday morning, November 6.