A Thai man was left horrified after discovering a snake frozen inside an ice cream bar he bought from a street vendor. The incident has gone viral on social media, sparking shock and concern among users.
The man, identified as Naklengboon, shared the image on Facebook with the caption, "Such big eyes! Is it dead yet? Black bean, street vendor, real picture because I bought it myself." The post quickly gained traction, with many expressing disbelief and disgust.
Black bean ice cream is a popular treat in Thailand, but the image showed the head of a black and yellow snake embedded inside the frozen dessert. Some users speculated that it could be a golden tree snake, a mildly venomous species commonly found in the region.
Social media users reacted strongly. One commented, "This is why I don't buy food from street carts. This is horrific." Another joked, "Extra protein with the ice cream." Some took a darker tone, saying, "The first bite hooks you, the next puts you in a hospital bed." Another user simply called it a "deadly dessert."
Golden tree snakes typically grow between 70 and 130 centimeters in length. The one found in the ice cream appeared to be a youngling, estimated at 20 to 40 centimeters.