Many people would stop in a panic if they came across a 12-foot-long cobra, but not Nick Bishop, a self-proclaimed animal handler and snake wrangler. Bishop has amassed a sizable social media following for his videos of experiences with snakes and other reptiles.
He released a video earlier this month in which he is seen holding a 12-foot-long cobra and kissing the cobra’s hood. Bishop commented on Instagram, “Would you kiss a 12-foot King Cobra?” when uploading this video. Since it was released on May 8, this video has received over 2 lakh likes. Many internet users were astounded by Bishop’s ability to grasp the very deadly snake without being bitten.
A Twitter user said, “Bro’s out here doing up scenes like Indiana Jones films.” Nick, you had an absolutely epic experience. The way you handled it so nicely at the same time as the snap back… You were really flowing, dude. “I hope you thoroughly enjoyed your zen moment.” Another individual said, “That’s why women live longer than men.”
Bishop told MEAWW News in 2021 about his unusual snake-wrangling pastime, saying, “The biggest misconception about snakes is that they attack and chase people when, in reality, every time I have ever been bitten it was because it was being defensive.” That is why it is my objective to impart some knowledge to the creatures I adore.” “Snakes don’t want to waste their precious energy on humans,” he continued. They require much energy in order to hunt and thrive.”
Shailendra Singh, an employee with the Indian Forest Service, uploaded a video in May 2020 showing a forest official saving a cobra with his own hands in Goa’s Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary. Cobra bites can be fatal if not treated quickly with antivenom.
