Man stays calm as king cobra slithers over him in viral video; the Internet reacts: ‘Cameraman never dies’

The clip, shared by Instagram page Inside History, has already gained over 2.2 million views.

In the video, a king cobra can be seen gliding slowly across a man’s legs

A jaw-dropping video that’s gone viral on Instagram shows a man lying still as a massive king cobra slithers across a bed just inches away from him. His calmness in the face of a deadly threat has left viewers both shocked and divided. The clip, shared by the page Inside History, has already gained over 2.2 million views. It’s believed to have been filmed in Uttarakhand, though the exact details and authenticity haven’t been confirmed.

In the video, a king cobra can be seen gliding slowly across a man’s legs. What’s striking is his reaction, or rather, lack of one. The man stays still showing remarkable calm as the snake slithers over him. It’s clear he knows that any sudden movement could trigger a dangerous response from the highly venomous creature.

The tension peaks when the snake creeps closer to his face, locking eyes with him in an intense stare. That’s when everything changes. The man suddenly bolts upright in a jolt of panic. Meanwhile, the cobra remains perfectly still, showing no signs of hostility throughout the surreal encounter.

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The video has sparked a flurry of reactions online. Some people were in awe of the man’s composed behaviour, arguing that remaining calm may have prevented the cobra from feeling threatened. Others thought he was downright reckless for prioritising shooting a video over his safety.

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One viewer said, “Cameraman never died,” while another wrote, “Cobra was like yooo bruh you are recording?” Another popular comment read, “He was brave until the cobra looked into his soul.”

Some wondered aloud whether the snake might actually be his pet, given how calm he seemed. Others said they would have “jumped out of the window” without hesitation.

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