Monday, December 21, 2009

Villages Catches Cobra Snake in his Mouth

THIS daredevil catches a king cobra in his gob as he takes part in the dangerous sport of SNAKE BOXING.


 





It sees fighters taunt the poisonous reptiles close up then dodge their deadly strikes.
Three villagers died last year battling king cobras - whose venom paralyses the nervous system and can kill a man within 15 minutes - while many more have lost fingers. Crushed leaves and lemon juice is often the only bite antidote available.
A herb farmer started the fights to attract customers. Stars like Khunsan show off to impress crowds at a club in Ban Khok Sa-Nga, Thailand.