A heart-stopping video showing a man’s close call with a venomous snake has taken the internet by storm. The footage, shared by Mike Holston, who goes by the name ‘the real Tarzann’ on Instagram, depicts the man attempting to capture the snake. The snake, seemingly unfazed by the man’s efforts, repeatedly lunges at his face, coming dangerously close to biting him. The tension in the video is palpable as the snake’s strikes are just inches from the man’s face. Holston, who boasts over 11.6 million followers on Instagram, regularly posts videos featuring exciting encounters with wildlife, including crocodiles, lizards, and other snakes. His snake-handling video has garnered over 200,000 views and has gone viral across platforms like X, previously known as Twitter.
However, Holston’s video isn’t the only recent snake-related incident to cause a stir. At Yognagari railway station in Rishikesh, India, chaos erupted when a snake was spotted slithering along the platform. Passengers, terrified by the sight, rushed to safety, leaving their belongings behind in their haste. Eyewitnesses described the scene as a sudden appearance of the snake from the tracks, instilling fear among those waiting for their trains. Several passengers were seen fleeing for cover, while others alerted others about the danger. Within minutes, the platform was in disarray, and videos of the incident quickly spread on social media.
These incidents, while showcasing the awe-inspiring nature of wildlife, also highlight the importance of respecting and understanding the dangers associated with encountering wild animals, especially venomous snakes. It serves as a reminder that encounters with such creatures should be approached with caution, and the appropriate safety measures should always be taken.
