Almost Like a Legend: Gecko Calls Green Snake Down, but Gets Interrupted by a Barking Dog Before the Snake Can Feast on Its Liver
A gecko seemingly summoned a green snake to eat its diseased liver on a car window in May, but a barking dog interrupted before the snake could feed, sparking renewed discussion of an ancient Thai legend believed to bring good fortune.
A gecko on a car window appeared to summon a green snake from the roof on May 15, 2025, but a barking dog scared the snake away before it could feed. A Facebook user posted the viral video with a caption: "A gecko calling on a snake to help eat its aged liver—this is exactly how it happens." The post sparked heated online discussion about the ancient legend and lottery ticket numbers. The reporter later contacted Amnaj, also known as Ajarn Ott, from Phetchaburi Province's Wichian Buri District, who posted the video. He explained that the ancient belief holds that when geckos age and their livers become swollen and diseased, they call green snakes to eat the livers so they can regenerate and live longer. Those who witness this are believed to receive good fortune and blessings.
