Toddler’s risky encounter with THIS deadly snake caught on camera, internet reacts; VIDEO

A shocking video went viral on social media, which depicted a toddler playing with a snake without fear, leaving users of the platforms shocked and outraged. The video, posted on Instagram, has the child interacting with the snake, oblivious to the danger involved. The kid even goes as far as extending his hand to touch the snake as if it were a toy.

Child's innocence amidst danger

Even with the snake crawling around him, the kid still plays along. The most surprising thing to people is that the individual holding the camera, and presumably being an adult, decides not to stop the scene and prioritize the safety of the child.

Throughout the video, the toddler is composed, unaware of the life-threatening danger. At some point, he aggressively throws the snake on the chair. As the snake slides behind him, the boy seizes it at the head, examining it thoroughly. But when the reptile darts out its tongue, the frightened child tries to push it off the couch.

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Vivek Kumar (@vivek_choudhary_snake_saver)

Timely intervention prevents harm

Near the end of the video, an adult in the vicinity finally intervenes, removing the snake before anything bad can happen. The clip was shared on Instagram by account holder @vivek_choudhary_snake_saver, and it immediately attracted a deluge of responses. While some were in awe of the child's bravery, others condemned the individual holding the camera for placing the toddler in harm's way rather than intervening at once.

Social media outrage

The popular video has brought forth widespread reaction, with many netizens debating the role of the adult in letting the kid play with the snake. There have also been questions raised in the online space regarding safety and good parenting.