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Walton Goggins Bitten by Snake While Filming 'The White Lotus' Season 3

The actor faced his deepest fear during a snake-handling scene in Thailand, leading to a real-life hospital visit.

  • Walton Goggins, who has a deep fear of snakes, had to handle multiple snakes while filming a scene for 'The White Lotus' Season 3 in Thailand.
  • During the scene, Goggins was bitten by a nonvenomous snake despite safety measures and guidance from animal wranglers on set.
  • The actor described the experience as harrowing, recalling moments of panic and confusion during filming.
  • After initially treating the bite with basic first aid, producers later insisted he visit a hospital as a precaution, where he received a tetanus shot.
  • Goggins humorously recounted the incident on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' sharing how HBO required him to sign a release form following the bite.
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