The video capturing a man rescuing a cobra trapped in a well in Maharashtra, India has horrified many viewers.
The footage, which went viral on social media, shows volunteers from a non-governmental wildlife research organization rescuing a king cobra stuck in a well in Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
Volunteers using a hook attached to a rope to lift the venomous snake out of the abandoned well.
One of the volunteers used a hook tied to a rope to lift the venomous snake out of the abandoned well. After bringing the snake to the surface, he placed it in a bag and tied it securely.
The video has garnered thousands of views and comments. “How did the cobra fall into such a deep well? Its food source isn’t down there,” “It’s dangerous; I don’t recommend people attempt to rescue snakes themselves,” “They did a great job, ensuring the safety of the local community,” netizens commented.
Experts have confirmed that this is an Indian king cobra, one of the four largest and most venomous species, responsible for many bites in the local population of the country.
They primarily feed on rodents, toads, frogs, and other snakes. Due to their diet and hunting of rats, this species of cobra often appears in human habitats, leading to numerous snakebite incidents caused by Indian cobras.
The venom of the Indian cobra mainly contains strong post-synaptic neurotoxins and cardiotoxins. The venom affects the synaptic clefts of nerves, thereby paralyzing muscles and, in severe bite cases, leading to respiratory failure or cardiac arrest.
The Indian cobra is of moderate size with a heavy body. This species is easily recognizable by its relatively large and impressive hood, which expands when threatened.
