Video of a Young Boy Playing With Giant Python Gives Netizens All the Goosebumps: “Not a Good Idea”

• A disturbing video featuring a young boy playing with a massive python has sparked controversy across social media platforms
• The child fearlessly interacted with the snake, even rolling over it as it moved along the ground before proceeding to play with its head
• Many social media users criticised the parents for permitting the child to engage in such a perilous encounter, potentially jeopardising his innocence and safety

Social media users have been left in disbelief after a video of a young boy fearlessly playing with a giant snake was shared online.

According to the video shared on Facebook by Alain "The Panther" Ngalani, the incident happened in Indonesia.

Little boy was comfortable with snake

The video captioned, "Brave toddler plays with a huge python" captures the little boy who is around four years old rolling himself around the python.

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Despite the evident disturbance, the snake slithered around on the ground without a care for the baby. Many were shocked by how comfortably the youngster pet the colossal reptile to the extent of holding its head.

The manner in which the child giggled and smiled showed a remarkable level of comfort in the presence of the potentially lethal serpent.

Deadly innocence

The chilling footage sparked a fierce debate over the dangers and ethics of such interactions with wildlife, especially with kids.

A cross-section of social media users faulted the parents for allowing the kid to take his innocence to such dangerous levels.

Cephas Kalelele:

"One day the toddler will be swallowed, animals will always be animals."

Al Vin Santo Ruíz:

"Because children come directly from God. Their nature is more Godly than adults'."

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Owalo Kenedy

"I think I have seen all in this world. I am now donating my eyes to charity!"

Robert Schroeder:

"He is too young to know better. That size python could choke him out in a heartbeat."

Baby rolls into the lounge dragging a huge snake

In another story reported by Briefly News, a mother was petrified and concerned for her baby’s safety all at the same time when she saw her carrying a snake into the house.

While a lot of people keep snakes as pets, there are also a lot of folks who are totally petrified of the slithering critters… just like this woman.

Facebook user Job Masika shared a video of a baby girl carrying a snake into the lounge and her momma having a panic attack. While we are not sure if the snake was real, if it was a pet, or a toy, all we know is that the mom was in a state.

Source: TUKO.co.ke