Snakes can be termed as one of the most feared and hated predators. Some of them, like the King Cobra’s are so venomous that the amount of neurotoxin they deliver in a single bite is enough to kill a few people. Despite knowing how deadly they are, some people still don't feel scared of the reptiles. In one such video gone viral on the internet shows a young child fearlessly handling a gigantic king cobra.
The frightening video was shared on the microblogging site Twitter by Subhash Chandra NS. The clip opens to show a child holding the tail of the cobra and playing with it. The snake, capable of striking in seconds does not appear much bothered by the activity of the child.
"#SixYearOLdVirajPrashanth from #SirsiInUttaraKannada handling #KingCobra-#TheLargestVenomousSnake in the world," reads the caption of the post shared by Chandra.
Since being shared the clip has amassed, 4,337 views, and several comments.
"No one should encourage, one bit can become fatal," commented one user on the post.
"Very dangerous.... It's one of the fastest too and could have turned and bit him in a second.... Who is the snake rescue guy here with him???," wrote another user.
"Even experienced snake xatxhers avoid the King. Patents should be booked," commented a third.
"Most stupid thing to do.... Whoever allowed this should be jailed," reiterated a fourth.