A video showing a man lying motionless as a massive king cobra slithers across his body has gone viral, leaving viewers both astonished and alarmed. The man’s calm reaction to the close interaction with one of the world’s most venomous snakes has ignited intense discussion online.

In the now-viral clip, the king cobra is seen slowly gliding over the man’s legs while he lies on a bed. What makes the scene particularly noteworthy is the man's composed demeanour; he does not flinch, scream, or attempt to escape. Instead, he watches the snake intently, fully aware that any sudden movement could trigger a potentially fatal strike.

At one point during the chilling encounter, the man even turns his camera toward his face and offers a calm smile as the snake moves over his clothes. The cobra continues its path, eventually slithering dangerously close to the man’s face and making direct eye contact.

It is only at this moment, when the snake inches near his head, that the man abruptly jumps up. The cobra, however, remains still, showing no signs of aggression.

The video has garnered widespread attention across social media platforms, with many viewers expressing disbelief at the man’s fearlessness. Some users speculated whether the snake was his pet.