A video of a king cobra is doing the rounds on social media. If you’re afraid of snakes, don’t worry. This clip will not leave you screaming because it’s not what you’d expect. Forget the fearsome reputation of cobras; this one features the reptile adorably posing in a knitted cap, leaving netizens in awe.
A king cobra wearing a cap? Yes, you read that right! So, the cobra isn’t looking deadly. It’s looking adorable instead, with a “pookie” vibe that’s taking over the internet.
A few videos, shared by Indonesian influencer ‘SAHABAT ALAM’ on Instagram, have gone viral, with many netizens surprised by the unexpected sight of the reptile in its new accessory. The influencer’s recent reel filmed a cobra sporting a cosy, knitted cap with little ‘bear ears’ perched on its head.
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The clip opened with a zoomed shot of the cobra, where the reptile posed on camera. Scary? No.
While the knitted cap sat snugly on its head, the knot underneath stiffened the accessory for the perfect fit. What made it even casual was the Indonesian man sitting nearby and sipping a drink.
Seconds into the reel, he tried to tickle the snake, first touching its tail, then playfully tapping the furry ears of the cap. The snake’s reaction was swift and aggressive.
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The internet, however, couldn’t get enough. They were stuck with the cobra's unconventional appearance.
The video has already attracted more than 300,000 likes on Instagram and thousands of comments, with people more focused on the snake’s charming looks. Who knew a knitted headwear could transform a deadly creature to a cute one... It seems like the internet has found a new, cuddly "pookie".
One commenter joked, “Cobra: bro take me seriously, I am king cobra.” Some called it a “Pookie!” while third user exclaimed, “Hahahaha… so cute!”
