KUCHING: A daring couple shocked netizens when they fearlessly attempted to capture a king cobra with their bare hands and an Ecoshop grocery bag.
A Twitter user, going by the handle @datukhensem, posted a video clip of the couple attempting to catch a nine-foot-long venomous reptile by the roadside on Saturday (June 24).
The incident is said to have happened in Sarawak but, the exact location is not known.
Netizens were shocked to watch the 13-second video clip showing the couple struggling with the highly venomous reptile.
Despite the potential danger, they exhibited remarkable courage and determination in their efforts to capture the reptile.
Sarawak, known for its rich cultural diversity, has a long-standing tradition of capturing snakes for culinary purposes.
Snakes, including king cobras, are often captured by locals for traditional dishes such as snake soup, a delicacy believed to have various health benefits.
Snakes are considered a valuable ingredient in Sarawakian cuisine, known for its unique flavours and culinary heritage.
Here are some of the reactions by netizens to the: “Orang Sarawak ni memang breed lain sikit. Nak tangkap ular tedung guna beg ecoshop. (Sarawakians are of a different breed. They are catching a cobra with an Ecoshop bag).”
Some netizens said the snake would end up on the dinner table with one saying: “Ya, we Sarawakian bawa balik makan masak sip.”
Another commented: “Omg we don’t eat cobra. Python/ular sawa, yes, but not a flat headed snake since it’s venomous.”
A Twitter user commented that one has got to be either brave or mad to catch a king cobra without any implement.
More reactions from netizens:
“Definitely a different, more evolved version of Malaysian. I would’ve just screamed and run like a coward.” – @amrashrv_
“Dia pegang mcm tarik tali pinggang dari seluar je mat.” – @ali_kunji
At the time of writing, the post generated 4,716 likes and 2,562 retweets.
