A breathtaking video of a man confidently holding a massive King Cobra with his bare hands has gone viral, grabbing the internet’s attention. The 11-second footage, shared by Indian Forest Service officer Parveen Kaswan, features the man calmly handling the enormous snake, showcasing his unshaken composure despite the reptile’s intimidating size.
The clip captures the awe-inspiring moment where the man grips the King Cobra firmly, its impressive length and girth astonishing viewers. "If you ever wondered about the real size of King cobra. Do you know where it is found in India? And what to do when you see one," wrote Mr Kaswan in the caption.
The video has sparked a wave of online reactions. Social media users expressed a mix of admiration and fear, with many stunned by the cobra’s massive size. Some shared their own encounters with the snake. One person commented, "Seen once. Was with a snake charmer. It was about 17 feet. And I wish I had never seen one again in the wild. Just the size of them is enough to give creeps."
Another user wrote, "Have seen real cobra in wild, thick dark black colour and the stripes, the hiss was scary, didn't sleep well that night."
A third shared safety advice, "I have seen one in the Western Ghats. The best thing to do is be slow and put distance between you and Cobra."
The King Cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world, capable of growing up to 18 feet (5.5 meters). Native to Southeast Asia, including India, these snakes are typically found in dense forests with rich prey availability. In India, their presence is most common in the Western and Eastern Ghats, as well as the northeastern states such as Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Despite their lethal venom and fearsome reputation, King Cobras play an essential role in the ecosystem and generally avoid human contact unless provoked.
In a related incident, another video recently went viral, featuring a Kerala woman forest officer fearlessly rescuing a large King Cobra from a stream near Peppara in Thiruvananthapuram. The clip received widespread praise, with viewers lauding her courage and dedication to wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection in India.
The clip captures the awe-inspiring moment where the man grips the King Cobra firmly, its impressive length and girth astonishing viewers. "If you ever wondered about the real size of King cobra. Do you know where it is found in India? And what to do when you see one," wrote Mr Kaswan in the caption.
If you ever wondered about the real size of King cobra. Do you know where it is found in India. And what to do when you see one !! pic.twitter.com/UBSaeP1cgO
— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) July 8, 2025
The video has sparked a wave of online reactions. Social media users expressed a mix of admiration and fear, with many stunned by the cobra’s massive size. Some shared their own encounters with the snake. One person commented, "Seen once. Was with a snake charmer. It was about 17 feet. And I wish I had never seen one again in the wild. Just the size of them is enough to give creeps."
Another user wrote, "Have seen real cobra in wild, thick dark black colour and the stripes, the hiss was scary, didn't sleep well that night."
A third shared safety advice, "I have seen one in the Western Ghats. The best thing to do is be slow and put distance between you and Cobra."
The King Cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world, capable of growing up to 18 feet (5.5 meters). Native to Southeast Asia, including India, these snakes are typically found in dense forests with rich prey availability. In India, their presence is most common in the Western and Eastern Ghats, as well as the northeastern states such as Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Despite their lethal venom and fearsome reputation, King Cobras play an essential role in the ecosystem and generally avoid human contact unless provoked.
In a related incident, another video recently went viral, featuring a Kerala woman forest officer fearlessly rescuing a large King Cobra from a stream near Peppara in Thiruvananthapuram. The clip received widespread praise, with viewers lauding her courage and dedication to wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection in India.
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