Two-Year-Old Bites Cobra to Death in Bihar After Snake Coils Around His Hand

In a startling and rare encounter between man and nature, a two-year-old boy in Bihar has reportedly bitten a cobra to death after the venomous snake coiled around his hand while he was playing outside his home.

The incident took place in Bettiah, a town near the Indo-Nepal border, where the toddler, identified only as Govinda, was playing in the courtyard of his family’s home when the snake struck.

“When we saw the snake in the child’s hand, everyone rushed towards him. But in the meantime, he had already bitten the snake, killing it on the spot,” the child’s grandmother told local reporters.

Following the bite, the boy reportedly fainted, prompting his family to rush him to a nearby primary health care centre. He was later transferred to the Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) in Bettiah for further treatment.

Hospital officials confirmed that the snake was indeed a cobra, one of India’s most venomous species and a member of the country's notorious "big four" responsible for the highest number of snakebite fatalities.

“The boy, Govind Kumar, was referred here after he lost consciousness from the bite,” said hospital superintendent Dr. Duvakant Mishra.

Fortunately, the cobra had not delivered a full envenomation, leading to only mild symptoms in the child. His life was saved by timely medical intervention, according to Dr. Saurabh Kumar, a treating physician at the hospital.

“The child’s condition is currently stable and under continuous medical observation. We are monitoring for any delayed symptoms and are prepared to administer antivenom if needed,” Dr. Kumar added.

India is home to over 300 snake species, including 60 venomous ones such as Russell’s vipers, kraits, saw-scaled vipers, and Indian cobras. According to a 2020 study published, the country recorded over one million snakebite deaths between 2000 and 2019, with Bihar being one of the worst-hit states.

This extraordinary incident has stunned locals and raised awareness once again about the risks posed by snakes in rural and semi-rural areas, especially during the monsoon season when sightings increase.

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