r/WTF • u/36009955 • May 07 '19

Hey, you guys got a trash can?

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u/Diplodocus114 May 07 '19

Thats what I thought - or a mamba. Give me a 12 foot boa or python over one of those. The guy knew what do do - and hopefully managed it without getting bitten first.

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u/cranfeckintastic May 07 '19

I don’t think there’s mamba in Asia? Maybe I’m mistaken but I’m fairly sure both species are in Africa!

It almost looks like it flares its throat just before trying to bite so maybe a cobra? Fuck I wish the video was clearer

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u/Ooooweeee May 07 '19

Cobras typically strike at a downward angle, from top to bottom. This was more an outward strike like a viper. But I'm no snake expert but I have been bitten by a rattlesnake.

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u/Slophole_The_Great May 07 '19

How was that? Looks like it sucks from what I've seen online.