Bihar man brings live cobra that bit him to hospital. Chaos follows

A man reached a hospital in Bihar carrying the live baby cobra that had bitten him. The incident sparked panic inside the ward and prompted doctors to warn people.A Bihar man brought a baby cobra to the hospital that bit him.A snakebite victim's arrival at a hospital in Bihar took an unexpected turn after he walked in carrying the very cobra that had bitten him. The unusual incident, captured on video, left patients, attendants and hospital staff startled as the young man opened a box containing the live venomous snake inside the hospital premises.The incident took place at the Sadar Hospital in Bihar's East Champaran district.According to reports, the young man, identified as Nirbhay Kumar was attempting to rescue a baby cobra when the snake bit him. Instead of fleeing or panicking, he managed to catch the venomous reptile, locked it inside a small container and headed straight to the hospital for treatment. However, what happened next left everyone at the hospital stunned.As doctors attended to Nirbhay, he opened the container to show them the snake that had bitten him. The sight of the live baby cobra sparked panic across the ward. Patients, their family members and even hospital staff hurried away from the area, while others gathered at a safe distance to catch a glimpse of the reptile. Videos from the hospital show people reacting with alarm as the snake remained inside the container while doctors and staff handled the situation.Doctors immediately began treating Nirbhay for the snakebite. After administering first aid and evaluating his condition, they said he was stable but kept him under observation for 12 hours as a precaution.The bizarre episode quickly became the talk of the hospital, with many discussing the young man's presence of mind and courage in capturing the snake despite being bitten.At the same time, doctors urged the public not to imitate his actions. They advised that in the event of a snakebite, people should avoid attempting to catch or handle the snake, as doing so can lead to further injuries or put others at risk. Instead, the priority should always be to get the victim to the nearest hospital as quickly and safely as possible.(With inputs from Sachin Panday)- EndsPublished By: Srimoyee ChowdhuryPublished On: Jul 28, 2026 14:31 IST