Dehradun: Just days after his first viral encounter with a massive king cobra, an Uttarakhand man has once again left the internet stunned with a sequel, sharing another video where he poses with the deadly reptile.
Social media users are both shocked and intrigued, speculating whether the incident was scripted or real.
A shocking video emerged a few days ago
The viral clip first emerged a few days ago when the man casually lay on his bed, filming as the deadly snake slithered beside him. Despite being dangerously close to one of the most venomous snakes in the world, he remained surprisingly calm—until the cobra moved toward his head, leaving him visibly panicked. The abrupt end of the video left millions curious about what happened next.
Now, with the release of ‘Part 2’, the same individual is seen posing with the cobra, once again defying all instincts for self-preservation. The second video quickly went viral, triggering widespread debate about whether the encounter was staged or genuine.
A video from Uttarakhand shows a King Cobra entering a man’s room while he was sleeping. When he felt something on his leg, he woke up & saw the snake resting on him. Remarkably he stayed calm while filming the moving snake around himself pic.twitter.com/JOUEjSFlWj
— Ashish Agarwal (@Ashish_A18) May 24, 2025
When calm meets cobra 🐍💥 A man from Uttarakhand stunned the internet by staying incredibly composed as a massive king cobra slid across his body. He even smiled at the camera — until the snake looked him straight in the eyes! 😳
Would you be this calm?#KingCobra #Uttarakhand… pic.twitter.com/NGOkCXsmSy— Liberty Wire (@LibertyWirein) May 24, 2025
Social media reacts: Stunt or reality?
Firstly, this video was shared on Instagram by ‘Mr Attry Brothers’ and has garnered over 360,000 likes in just three days. As expected, reactions poured in, with viewers offering both amusement and concern over the dangerous interaction. One user commented, “Finally raat hote hote second part bhi dekh liaa (Finally got to see the end of the video by the end of the day’s end).” Another speculated, “Yeh dono mile hue hai pakka. Full scripted hein (Both of them are in this for sure! This is fully scripted).” Others marveled at the man’s fearlessness, joking that “Cameramen never die, 100 percent!” and “Waiting for Part 3 now. Man, this is so scary—like, look at the snake!”
Is the Cobra native to Uttarakhand?
Some social media users questioned the authenticity of the cobra’s presence in Uttarakhand, noting that king cobras are native to the Western Ghats in states like Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa, and are not typically found in northern India. This led to theories suggesting that the snake might have been a pet, which could explain the man’s calm demeanor throughout both videos. Despite these speculations, no official verification has been provided about the reptile’s origins.
Experts warn against reckless wildlife encounters
Wildlife experts strongly discourage handling highly venomous snakes like the king cobra, warning that even trained professionals take extreme precautions when working with such creatures. They emphasize that such reckless interactions could lead to fatal consequences. While the viral clip has entertained and intrigued audiences, wildlife officials urge the public not to attempt similar stunts, emphasizing that handling snakes without proper expertise is life-threatening.
Will there be a ‘Part 3’?
As speculation about the man’s relationship with the cobra continues, viewers now eagerly await another installment in what has become an internet sensation. Whether scripted or real, the gripping footage has made the Uttarakhand man an unexpected social media icon.
