After extreme drought hit southern parts of India, this King cobra found its way to a local village in attempt to get some water. Although King cobras are known for being dangerous, the compassion of the locals for the animal was bigger than their fear. Also, knowing that this type of snake usually tries to avoid confrontation with humans as much as possible, they realised it must have been really thirsty to come to their village.
So, they began the rescue operation. First, one man took a grip of cobra’s tail to prevent it from attacking the guy with water bottle. The rescuer came in front of the snake and splashed some water on the snake’s head to cool the animal down. Then, he extended the water bottle for cobra to drink from, and the magic happened – it drank!
All while trying to give water to the snake, the man was holding a snake catcher to protect himself in case the cobra decided to launch a vicious attack. Fortunately, everything went well. The snake was later taken to an animal care facility.
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Seeing that kind of compassion keeps me going! I just wish that it could be seen more frequently.
it is nice, but why they didn't just put some water in a bowl or something and let the snake drink itsef to avoid this dangerous contact with it...
Maybe to keep a better eye on it, rather than let it roam.
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Indians have so much respect for their wildlife. This made me tear up...
anyone else would chased or tried to kill that snake. nice to know that some people aren't like that and care about the animals wellfare
I would be dying from fear. I would leave the water in a bowl and step away slowly
It cannot help being a snake no more than we can help being humans.
Why can't we all just get along? Human -- mammal -- reptile-- we are all one.
This is so sad but heartwarming. And It shows we are all connected somehow.
This is very upsetting. Imagine how thirsty this snake was. :(:( They did a nice thing. Yep to them. But easier if in water bowl. Less waste
Normally terrified of snakes - this somehow changes my perception. All living creatures have the opportunity to help each other...beautiful.
Heroes for sure. Thank you for the kindness you have shown to this animal.
Guess they should have given her a bottle to take home may be she had children who were also dying. kkkk
Now that classic, the wild realised that it cannot live without the human and surely humanity prevailed and it got saved hope it ddnt have children they should have given her a bottle to take home kkkkk.
Too bad he got to the snake too late. No matter how much he punishes the snake, his grief likely will never diminish.
I decided a long time ago that if I could have one super-power it would be communicating with any animal. I'd probably be very disappointed though. I'd find out that almost no animals can carry on a conversation or tell you much. They'd talk about what we already know - "I'm hungry. I'm bored. I feel like mating. Now I'll sleep for the next 18 hours until I'm hungry again."
I've seen videos like this. It's difficult to tell from this angle but what is typically happening in a scene like is the Cobra's mouth has been sewn shut and it cannot drink unless water is poured into it's mouth from above.
Then, how could it eat? Would they puree rat or whaever? That's horrible😢
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A bowl of water would have been a lot easier all around. Are you sure that this is not just set up?
Yes it isn't a setup. These guys are forest rangers, they know how to handle wild animals. They are also ordered to shoot poachers on sight just FYI. One of the good things about India.
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We can only hope that someone actually let's you die sooner than later.
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Seeing that kind of compassion keeps me going! I just wish that it could be seen more frequently.
it is nice, but why they didn't just put some water in a bowl or something and let the snake drink itsef to avoid this dangerous contact with it...
Maybe to keep a better eye on it, rather than let it roam.
Load More Replies... Indians have so much respect for their wildlife. This made me tear up...
anyone else would chased or tried to kill that snake. nice to know that some people aren't like that and care about the animals wellfare
I would be dying from fear. I would leave the water in a bowl and step away slowly
It cannot help being a snake no more than we can help being humans.
Why can't we all just get along? Human -- mammal -- reptile-- we are all one.
This is so sad but heartwarming. And It shows we are all connected somehow.
This is very upsetting. Imagine how thirsty this snake was. :(:( They did a nice thing. Yep to them. But easier if in water bowl. Less waste
Normally terrified of snakes - this somehow changes my perception. All living creatures have the opportunity to help each other...beautiful.
Heroes for sure. Thank you for the kindness you have shown to this animal.
Guess they should have given her a bottle to take home may be she had children who were also dying. kkkk
Now that classic, the wild realised that it cannot live without the human and surely humanity prevailed and it got saved hope it ddnt have children they should have given her a bottle to take home kkkkk.
Too bad he got to the snake too late. No matter how much he punishes the snake, his grief likely will never diminish.
I decided a long time ago that if I could have one super-power it would be communicating with any animal. I'd probably be very disappointed though. I'd find out that almost no animals can carry on a conversation or tell you much. They'd talk about what we already know - "I'm hungry. I'm bored. I feel like mating. Now I'll sleep for the next 18 hours until I'm hungry again."
I've seen videos like this. It's difficult to tell from this angle but what is typically happening in a scene like is the Cobra's mouth has been sewn shut and it cannot drink unless water is poured into it's mouth from above.
Then, how could it eat? Would they puree rat or whaever? That's horrible😢
Load More Replies... A bowl of water would have been a lot easier all around. Are you sure that this is not just set up?
Yes it isn't a setup. These guys are forest rangers, they know how to handle wild animals. They are also ordered to shoot poachers on sight just FYI. One of the good things about India.
Load More Replies... We can only hope that someone actually let's you die sooner than later.
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