Death wish? Man pets venomous baby Cobra with bare hands
A startling video of a man calmly petting a baby cobra with his bare hands has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage and concern among viewers worldwide.
The 30-second clip, which was posted on Instagram and has since amassed over 1.4 million views, shows the man delicately holding the tiny reptile, which appears visibly alarmed, writhing cautiously in his grasp.
According to the video, the man claims to have handled the snake with care, but many viewers have questioned the safety and ethics of handling the venomous reptile, asking if he was properly trained, if the snake was provoked, and if the risk was worth the viral fame.
The video has also raised questions about the ethics of handling wild animals, particularly venomous species like cobras. Many viewers have expressed concern and outrage over the man’s actions, with some calling for greater accountability and responsibility when interacting with wild animals.
“This is so beautiful, but I wouldn’t dare try it!” exclaimed one user. Another viewer commented, “That baby cobra might look harmless, but it’s still dangerous. Be careful!” A third user warned, “This could go wrong in a split second. Not worth the risk!”
In a chilling reminder of the dangers of handling venomous snakes, a similar incident in 2020 saw a snake handler in the United States suffer a near-fatal bite from a cobra while attempting to handle it with bare hands. The handler spent several days in the hospital and underwent extensive treatment to recover from the bite.
