No one knows how it got there. No one knows why it chose that house.
But one thing’s certain: a massive king cobra turning up at someone’s doorstep isn’t something you forget easily.
Recently, a 29-second TikTok clip uploaded by user @Pithek_11 went viral after showing a large snake, believed to be a king cobra, curled up just outside a residential home.
The sight left both the household and netizens shaken.
“Cobra in front of my house!”
The video, believed to be filmed in Kalimantan, Indonesia, captured the snake coiling itself in the front area of a house while several people stood nearby, attempting to scare it off using a stick.
A dog also barked and tried to intervene, but the snake didn’t move.
It simply slithered around in circles, seemingly unfazed by the commotion.
From the inside, things were no less tense.
Inside the house, a woman could be heard panicking as she watched the reptile’s every move from behind closed doors.
The cobra’s size and presence were enough to send chills through anyone watching.
“That’s a King Cobra!”
It wasn’t just the household that freaked out. TikTok users across the platform were equally stunned.
The comment section quickly filled with reactions from netizens who were shocked by the snake’s bold appearance and terrifying size.
“That’s not just a cobra, that’s a King Cobra,” one user commented.
“How did it even end up at someone’s doorstep?” another wrote.
“It’s huge… and terrifying,” said another netizen.
But this incident isn’t as rare as you might think.
Why snakes wander into human spaces
Snakes, being cold-blooded reptiles, typically thrive in warm and humid areas like tropical rainforests.
However, as human development creeps closer to natural habitats, it’s not uncommon for snakes to appear in places they normally wouldn’t, especially near gardens, plantations, or bushy residential areas.
These wild visits can quickly turn dangerous.
When threatened, certain species like the king cobra can become extremely aggressive.
And with venom that can be fatal if not treated quickly, such encounters are nothing to take lightly.
If you ever spot a wild animal, especially something venomous, your best move is to stay calm, keep a safe distance, and contact the relevant authorities.
Some visitors are simply too wild to handle.
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