Food violation cases are becoming more common, with reports of dead insects or even live animals found in food. One recent shocking report was that of a Thai man who alleged to have discovered a frozen snake whole inside an ice cream bar he bought from a street vendor. The popular post, which was posted by Mr. Naklengboon on Facebook, presented a black and yellow head of a snake within the ice cream, and he wrote in Thai, “Such big eyes! Is it dead yet? Black bean, street vendor, real picture because I bought it myself.”
Take a look at the Facebook post:
The black bean ice cream, a favorite dessert in Thailand, has attracted a lot of attention following the post going viral. Some of the users speculated that the creature could be a golden tree snake (Chrysopelea ornata), which is common in the area. The head of the snake, which seemed to be around 20-40 cm long, is thought to be a youngling since the adult form of the species can grow up to 70-130 cm.
The post generated widespread online reactions, with a majority expressing horror and disbelief.One commenter said, “This is why I never purchase food from street vendors. This is abhorrent.” Another quipped, “Well, you’re getting some extra protein with the ice cream.” A third commenter quipped, “The first bite hooks you, the second lands you in a hospital bed,” and another chimed in with, “Deadly dessert.”
