A deadly king cobra with a nest of 50 eggs has been found near a primary school.
The venomous reptile appeared during a period of humid weather.
It has seen an outbreak of mosquitoes, insects, and snakes in the region.
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The king cobra was spotted in a small wooded area next to the school in Dali City in the southern Chinese province of Yunnan.
A fire department spokesperson said the snake had apparently been nesting there for a while and behaved aggressively.
They realised the king cobra was probably a mother protecting her clutch of eggs and called for backup.
Snake catchers arrived on the scene and noticed the feisty snake guarding a pile of fallen leaves.
After successfully catching the cobra, they found a nest with 50 eggs under the leaves.
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The reptile and eggs were removed from the area to protect students attending the nearby primary school, as reported on What’s The Jam.
Multiple Locations in Yunnan Province have reported a high number of sightings of king cobras and other venomous snakes, with many invading farmhouses to prey on chickens.
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