A 20-year-old man in Telangana lost his life after placing a deadly King Cobra in his mouth in an attempt to gain popularity on social media. Mochi Sivaraj, a resident of Deshaipet village in Warangal district, was the son of a snake rescuer. Sivaraj had received basic training in capturing snakes from his father, Ganga Ram, and had previously posted pictures of himself holding a two-meter-long cobra.
In an attempt to shoot a reel, Sivaraj placed the serpent’s head inside his mouth. However, during the stunt, the cobra bit him and injected more venom directly into his mouth.
The video, which is going viral on social media, shows Sivaraj standing in the middle of a road, looking confident as he faces the camera with folded hands. He is also seen running his hands through his hair and giving a thumbs up while the snake struggles to escape.
Here is the gullible youngster, who held a cobra in his mouth to get filmed possibly for posting on social media platforms. He died later as the snake bit him in his mouth. This bizarre incident happened in Desaipet village of #Kamareddy district in #Telangana. #bizarrepic.twitter.com/oNneAoydo8
— Srinivas Reddy K (@KSriniReddy) September 6, 2024
The video quickly gained traction on social media, receiving numerous responses. One user commented, "People are so reckless with their lives." Another wrote, "This shows how our youths are addicted to social media. To get instant popularity, they are risking their lives."