India, Aug. 21 -- A shocking clip showing a child fearlessly grabbing a snake has stunned many online. In the now-viral video, the boy is seen handling a massive snake with the confidence of a trained, seasoned snake catcher. Armed with just a snake-catching stick, a young boy fearlessly pins down the reptile's head before grabbing it with his bare hands. The snake, nearly twice his size, writhes in his grip yet the child lifts it proudly, flashing a wide grin.

The clip, which has already racked up over a lakh views on X, was shared with a Hindi caption that said: "Chhotu seems to have a close bond with Yamraj. But such courage could also turn deadly."

Viewers, however, were divided between awe and alarm. One user cautioned, "The little...