Ular Nabau

Have you ever heard this story?

Nabau, according to the Iban legend, is an ancient sea serpent. It is also said to be a mythical creature which can tansform itself into a lot of animals. I’d like to think of it as the Iban language for anacconda.

Recently there was a sighting of Nabau cruising along the Baleh River in the Kapit Division in Sarawak. On 31 January 2009, a member of the disaster relief committee Sibu was monitoring the flood situation at Ulu Rajang in a helicopter when he saw a giant snake cruising along the river, so he took photographs.

Legend has it that in the ancient times, there was a large serpent called Nabau. One day, the mythical serpent turned into a human being, trying to seduce a warrior’s wife. The warrior caught and sliced the serpent into seven pieces and threw them into the river. The flesh later settled to form seven rocks where the seven rapids are now situated, along the great Rejang River.

What is Ular Nabau?
"Nabau sendiri merupakan ular dengan panjang 30,48 meter dengan kepala naga dan tujuh lubang hidung dalam legenda masyarakat setempat. Legenda Nabau dipercaya bisa mengubah bentuk menjadi beberapa hewan lain."

Interesting to read:
Fake?Photoshopped?
Mammoth Snake Image spook Locals

Now, the latest photo emerged, said to be taken behind Curtin Uni. , Miri.
From the photo, it stated taken 4th Aug 2009.

Heard from my Dad that this ular nabau does exist in Sarawak. If you're a Sarawakian, especially Ibans, ask your old man about this legend. Its very interesting to know =).


What say you? that last photo look convincing to me =D