A child playing with a snake shown in a video goes viral on Instagram leaving the viewers shocked and terrified for the toddler. The handle of Vivek Kumar from the name @vivek_choudhary_snake_saver posted this clip, his page is full of such videos where the kid is seen playing with various snakes out of which this particular reel has gone viral. 

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The video on social media platform showcased a toddler sitting on a chair with the dangerous reptile gripping its neck and looking at it curiously, the kid also playfully bangs the reptile onto the chair, and the slithering snake fears the kid and causes him to push it away.

About the handle

The owner of this account has shared multiple videos where the child interacts with a variety of snakes, as well as domestic animals, and even captures moments where individuals handle venomous creatures. The account currently boasts over 40,000 followers on Instagram and more than 80,000 subscribers on YouTube. In his YouTube videos, he documents the rescue of such creatures, including crocodiles and snakes. In the description of his YouTube channel, he mentions that his work focuses on rescuing these animals while advocating against violence toward them.

The Response

The clip left netizens shocked and concerned about the child facing the dangerous reptile. Users made various comments regarding the guardians carelessness and the risks to the child’s life. A debate has emerged online about the safety of children and wild animals. Users criticized that the guardian, instead of removing the venomous creature from the vicinity of the child, was more focused on recording it for content.

One of the respondents pointed out “Why in the world isn’t somebody recording this but intervening? What is wrong with people today?” Another one pitied the kid for neglectful guardianship. One of the users also demanded actions against the guardian of the kid saying, “ , ”

A user expressed that children need to be taught how to appreciate nature and not treat it as a game. Shocking statements such as “This is horrifying! Who in their right mind allows a kid to play with a snake?” also stirred up from the comment section.