Largest king cobra rescued

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  • čas přidán 2. 04. 2024
  • In all the 20 years I have been studying and rescuing king cobras in Agumbe, this remarkable male that I rescued on the 31st of March surprised me. While the average weight for males falls between 3.5 to 6 Kg and for females between 2 to 3.5 Kg, this massive king cobra weighed a whopping 12.5kg! Everything about this king cobra was huge in weight, length, and girth. Such rescues instil hope that king cobras of such size thrive in these regions, largely due to people's tolerance and the prey base they have access to. The best we can do is to ensure that these forests and animals continue to exist. Let's pledge to preserve our forests
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Komentáře • 179

  • @ningggg6974
    @ningggg6974 Před 2 měsíci +19

    The way you capture the King Cobra is very gentle and meticulous, that's why the cobra is not agitated and not fighting, unlike other snake hunter here in YT. Commended. Great display of expertise.

    • @gowrikalinga
      @gowrikalinga  Před měsícem +8

      Thank you. Thats point. I want to show how a king cobra can/should be handled gently and never stress or harass the snake in the pretext of rescue.

  • @otakuhunter4817
    @otakuhunter4817 Před měsícem +10

    the real expert who makes a difference .Not youtube wildlife celebrities

  • @julianshalders6047
    @julianshalders6047 Před 2 měsíci +14

    Beautiful king cobra , too many humans taking up their space. At least you rescued him from harm, well done 🙏.

    • @wilfredpacquin2213
      @wilfredpacquin2213 Před 21 dnem

      Humans actually promotes cobra and other snake population around their villages where there are plenty of rats, domestic animals which becomes its preys. Piles of garbage are ideal habitat.

  • @NOZZZZYY
    @NOZZZZYY Před dnem

    That's a MASSIVE specimen! The girth on that is insane, barely fit through the pipe! Neat job!

  • @vincentsimon4037
    @vincentsimon4037 Před 2 měsíci +7

    May God bless you for rescuing and relocating such a grand serpent!!!

  • @limoucheu8522
    @limoucheu8522 Před měsícem +5

    What a big boy! You do an absolutely incredible work for preservation of Ophiophagus. We clearly see here that the animal is never agressive but defensive and your technique of the bag is probably the best. It is just here a little to small for this king size. All the best and big big congrats for your field work.

    • @bharatbshetty
      @bharatbshetty Před měsícem

      May be he too didn’t anticipated that huge size😅 hence medium bag size

  • @budhaa
    @budhaa Před 13 dny +1

    no show boating.that's why i like this guy

  • @inkognito-dc8ot
    @inkognito-dc8ot Před 2 měsíci +6

    that's a big snake alright, even for a king cobra. there is something special about them, when they stand up and look at whoever dares to be near them... 🐍

  • @RG-ja34sep
    @RG-ja34sep Před 23 dny +1

    Surely the most intelligent species on the planet, not to mention the most magnificent snake you will ever encounter.
    They have a way of allowing humans to interact with them!
    Great rescue and release, love your channel! 🙏🙏

  • @whatnow9288
    @whatnow9288 Před 2 měsíci

    The respect in his eyes when he releases it!!! wow

  • @abhilash007re
    @abhilash007re Před 2 měsíci +3

    It is a joy to see your work of adding it to the lap of nature😊😊😊

  • @achilgher5791
    @achilgher5791 Před měsícem

    beautiful creature. attitude towards snakes of locals is highly appreciated 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @caracolecaracole6174
    @caracolecaracole6174 Před měsícem +1

    Congratuletions, god work , u saludo desde Málaga, Andalucía, Spain.😊

  • @richardmorris7063
    @richardmorris7063 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Gotta be at least 16-17',but his girth is the most amazing thing .jeez!

    • @gowrikalinga
      @gowrikalinga  Před měsícem +1

      Yes, Girth is amazing. He was 15 ft.

  • @maheshsri
    @maheshsri Před 25 dny

    Hi Gowri shankar. Nice to find your channel and connect after 16 years when we had visited your research station in Agumbe.
    That snake is one hell of a big daddy. Awesome specimen. Happy to see their kind thriving

  • @sharath8702
    @sharath8702 Před 14 dny

    Awesome catch and release- thank you so much 🙏👏

  • @sabnisga
    @sabnisga Před 2 měsíci

    Even if onr dosent go there, it'll eventually drift away!!! It's NOT interested in meeting us!! Great work!!!

  • @IanPhillipsWildlife
    @IanPhillipsWildlife Před 2 měsíci +3

    Amazing snake, good work!

  • @letloverule100
    @letloverule100 Před měsícem +1

    What a beautiful specimen. Must be one of the biggest ever filmed.

    • @gowrikalinga
      @gowrikalinga  Před měsícem

      You are right. It will be published soon.

    • @desibigfoot3874
      @desibigfoot3874 Před měsícem

      Had seen capture of one beauty in a bamboo forest in south India. That was even bigger. Sadly not able to search it out again. That KC was awe inspiring too like this fellow.

  • @oriettamaltoni7000
    @oriettamaltoni7000 Před měsícem +2

    What a beauty this king ❤

  • @shamdoundyakhed5314
    @shamdoundyakhed5314 Před 2 měsíci +54

    Snakes are beneficial to farms, they keep the rodent population in check. Although venomous snakes are fearsome, they seldom attack unprovoked. And in the rare case they do bite a human, it’s mainly a dry bite, no venom is used because humans are not prey. Fear and greed drives us to exterminate animals.

    • @paxcssr
      @paxcssr Před 2 měsíci +14

      King cobra doesnt eat rodent. they eat snakes

    • @shamdoundyakhed5314
      @shamdoundyakhed5314 Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@paxcssr not necessarily., rodents are a big part of a snakes prey!

    • @paxcssr
      @paxcssr Před 2 měsíci

      @@shamdoundyakhed5314 king cobra eats snakes. Not rodent. Its thier diet. Google it.

    • @Kim-ev8pr
      @Kim-ev8pr Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@shamdoundyakhed5314Not all snakes eat rodents!!

    • @noobman65
      @noobman65 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@shamdoundyakhed5314Rat snakes eat rats and king cobras eat rat snakes!

  • @spurtzbum
    @spurtzbum Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a beautiful snake..

  • @sierralimaa
    @sierralimaa Před 2 měsíci +2

    What was the length ?
    Also how far away from habitation do these get released ? At any point in that region we have someone's house or field or similar right. So wont it come back to human contact again?

    • @gowrikalinga
      @gowrikalinga  Před měsícem +2

      He was 15 ft. I release within 4-6 sq km in radius. That is their home range which we found out using radio telemetry study.

  • @sowrabhkini6890
    @sowrabhkini6890 Před 2 měsíci +2

    That's real King 👑

  • @gordonfernandes6873
    @gordonfernandes6873 Před 2 měsíci

    Now that is truly a... KING ...🙏 Beautiful Godly looking Specimen...!!!

  • @srinivasvaradaraj
    @srinivasvaradaraj Před měsícem +1

    Awesome video, former Bangalorean, brought back memories of cobras near my house. Thank you for your work. How do i contribute to your organization?

  • @richisancheti6871
    @richisancheti6871 Před 6 dny

    Hi Dr. Gowri. How do you know that the snake is not nesting or laid eggs in the area? If they have, wouldn’t relocating them cause a problem?

  • @joeydelarosa413
    @joeydelarosa413 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I'am a avid viewer of snake rescues. Yes you are right, this is the biggest I viewed ever in all videos. Good job. 💪

  • @chantalbarry3023
    @chantalbarry3023 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Beau king cobra le relâcher dans la foret❤❤❤

  • @sumanthsumi4017
    @sumanthsumi4017 Před 11 dny

    Beauty of the nature king ❤

  • @rajpise1
    @rajpise1 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great work

  • @amyohl5037
    @amyohl5037 Před měsícem

    Unbelievable size!❤😮

  • @KevinLearAdventures
    @KevinLearAdventures Před měsícem

    Magnificent creature beautiful ❤

  • @dilshaddavood
    @dilshaddavood Před měsícem

    thank you.... nothing to tell you more.... Take care and prayers

  • @user-bv8pr7fd3s
    @user-bv8pr7fd3s Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very professional.
    Salute to you sir.

  • @SuperRonnit
    @SuperRonnit Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love your work sir, I am a huge fan of snakes!

  • @pscruzhgod3898
    @pscruzhgod3898 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great job

  • @deepthiwijewardane389
    @deepthiwijewardane389 Před 12 dny

    Truely majestic figure.

  • @tauseefkamran8531
    @tauseefkamran8531 Před 2 měsíci +1

    wow great work

  • @statickk14
    @statickk14 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for your service to the Universe Sir. Good karma will come back …

  • @m.prakashm.prakash1032
    @m.prakashm.prakash1032 Před 2 měsíci +1

    God bless you sir 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🕉🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @user-kt1lh8je8w
    @user-kt1lh8je8w Před 2 měsíci +4

    Am watching you guys from Philippines we hame a king Cobra also in Philippines but not really super size

    • @just1887
      @just1887 Před 2 měsíci

      Meron din ung nahuli nila cobra prince or ng mga team cobra

    • @benerevangelista4509
      @benerevangelista4509 Před 2 měsíci

      Kase sa pinas maliit p yung king Cobra pinapatay n pag na encounter ng mga tao... kaya hindi sila lumalaki ng ganyan kalaki sa pinas ngayon eh....... at dyan sa video n yan walang tao ang pumapatay ng king cobra sa bansa nila kaya mga super jumbo yung mga king cobra dyan eh.... kaya hindi takot sa tao yung king Cobra dyan... sa halip yung mga tao dyan ang malaki ang takot at sinasamba p nila yung king Cobra n parang Diyos nila eh

    • @benerevangelista4509
      @benerevangelista4509 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Napansin ko.... hindi nila kayang hawakan yung ulo ng King Cobra dyan... at takot n takot silang hawakan...... hindi katulad ng mga shake hunter d2 sa Pinas n parang simple lng n dakmain yung ulo ng King Cobra 😮

    • @gowrikalinga
      @gowrikalinga  Před měsícem +1

      Thats nice. Some day I want to visit Philippine islands to see your king cobras.

  • @soumakbinduwildlife
    @soumakbinduwildlife Před 2 měsíci +1

    great job

  • @DJhbkYT
    @DJhbkYT Před měsícem

    Amazing video ❤️

  • @harsh2207
    @harsh2207 Před 2 měsíci +5

    There is a reason why they are called king cobra.

    • @jetd9716
      @jetd9716 Před 16 hodinami

      Bcuz they eat other snakes.

  • @vijaynaik9825
    @vijaynaik9825 Před měsícem

    Such a Majestic snake and the most poisonous but still it's just trying to get away and not attack the person trying to catch it. It's the King..

  • @docgauravs
    @docgauravs Před 4 dny

    In Thailand if you see a king cobra it is considered lucky. 😀

  • @ThugLife_031
    @ThugLife_031 Před 2 měsíci

    It massive King Cobra.
    I watch a lot of snake rescuer
    One of the best here in the Philippines
    Cobra Prince and his entire Cobra Team.

    • @gowrikalinga
      @gowrikalinga  Před měsícem

      Oh ok. Can I get their contacts? I would love to communicate with them and some day if possible I would like to visit them.

    • @ThugLife_031
      @ThugLife_031 Před měsícem

      @@gowrikalinga You can search they Channel.
      They leave their contact there. Cobra King, Cobra Prince, Tol Cobra, Baitan Cobra, and Cobra Team.

  • @subhabratamukherjee1856
    @subhabratamukherjee1856 Před 19 dny +1

    Great expertise. Please speak english in-between. So, that we can understand. It seems u r a Malayali. Anyway Great

  • @haveafuningoa
    @haveafuningoa Před 22 dny

    Hi sir i am watching your video first time, it is very nice to see you the way you handling it!
    Salute
    I would love to attend some resque calls with you, how could i?

  • @Naveen-tanjiro
    @Naveen-tanjiro Před 19 dny

    The King cobra
    Take bow

  • @stick2roots
    @stick2roots Před 2 měsíci +1

    ಅಧ್ಭುತ ಕೆಲ್ಸ ಅಣ್ಣ. 🎉❤ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು

  • @IamTheStarlord
    @IamTheStarlord Před 8 dny

    What cobra species is this? Is this a Malaysian king cobra ??

  • @Divineenergy551
    @Divineenergy551 Před 17 dny

    God bless you sir

  • @PBG54
    @PBG54 Před měsícem

    You are an expert and very skilled but other snake catchers may be learning (?) from your rescue works so please incorporate safety gloves etc while handling cobras. Salutes to your work

    • @gowrikalinga
      @gowrikalinga  Před měsícem

      I hope they will incorporate. Snake gloves will not help in handling king cobras.

  • @AnujSharma-tt6fe
    @AnujSharma-tt6fe Před měsícem

    Great work sir, not only people but these animals also has the right to live🙏🙏

  • @albertomagdua7109
    @albertomagdua7109 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Just like Cobra Prince Philippines!

  • @charlesr.aliffjr.4050
    @charlesr.aliffjr.4050 Před měsícem

    Well done!

  • @premanandpanpaliya28
    @premanandpanpaliya28 Před měsícem

    How many years old king.

  • @budo007
    @budo007 Před měsícem

    The snake cooperated quite well, it didnt resist or fight at all.
    It probably knew it was being recused.

  • @Dr.arian18
    @Dr.arian18 Před 17 dny

    Great job sir

  • @basabchatterjee2026
    @basabchatterjee2026 Před měsícem +1

    Love from kolkata

  • @Heli4213
    @Heli4213 Před 2 měsíci

    Huge!!!!

  • @alphabet1989
    @alphabet1989 Před 2 měsíci

    Mighty king

  • @robgrubb420
    @robgrubb420 Před měsícem

    wow huge!

  • @hrushikeshghone2929
    @hrushikeshghone2929 Před měsícem

    Awesome work. 👌
    Just one thing, try to put the snake in the plastic container as that way the serpent wouldn't be able to bite through the bag. Just want you guys to be very safe. That's all. 😊

    • @gowrikalinga
      @gowrikalinga  Před měsícem

      Thank you very much, I appreciate your concern.

  • @Akki_KA19
    @Akki_KA19 Před 2 měsíci

    Huge ❤

  • @claudiobirnbaum3943
    @claudiobirnbaum3943 Před měsícem

    Amazing

  • @billyfranklin85
    @billyfranklin85 Před 2 měsíci

    How old is a snake that size?? What's their lifespan in the wild typically?

    • @gowrikalinga
      @gowrikalinga  Před měsícem +1

      He might be around 18 or 20 years. We don't know their lifespan in the wild, while in captivity I have calculated around 25 years.

    • @billyfranklin85
      @billyfranklin85 Před měsícem

      @@gowrikalinga Thank you for the info!! Amazing, beautiful creature that scares the hell out of me 😅but I'm thankful there are experts like you that can handle and respect them and in this case get this individual out of a situation that likely would have ended poorly for him otherwise.

  • @Sophia-gy1gz
    @Sophia-gy1gz Před 2 měsíci

    Not to be obscure but does the guy with the snake have a third appendage 😮😮😮

  • @nitantkulkarni5023
    @nitantkulkarni5023 Před měsícem

    Awesome 🎉

  • @hasimmohamed4149
    @hasimmohamed4149 Před měsícem

    huge and fast and venomous deadly combination

  • @gardensensation5275
    @gardensensation5275 Před 2 měsíci

    Clever technique of catching big snakes.

    • @gowrikalinga
      @gowrikalinga  Před měsícem

      Yes, pipe and bag technique is one of the unique techniques to capture huge snakes.

  • @joeydelarosa413
    @joeydelarosa413 Před 22 dny

    Yes, it seems that it is really the biggest "King cobra" I saw in snake rescue videos.

  • @shailsss
    @shailsss Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great work. Your videos will reach further if you could have sub titles to over come language challenge.🎉

  • @pecuniobrothers
    @pecuniobrothers Před 2 měsíci

    New friends from the Philippines PECUNIO BROTHERS The Legend of Cobra Hunters in BICOL Philippines. My father caught a giant king Cobra since 1959 here in UMALO, LIBMANAN, CAMARINES SUR. WEIGHTING 18KLS and 11 feet long. Until now found in Manila zoo it preserve or looking at the picture.

    • @gowrikalinga
      @gowrikalinga  Před měsícem

      Thats great to hear. I hope I will get to see the preserved specimen in Manila zoo.

  • @cristinachavezdelgado5592
    @cristinachavezdelgado5592 Před 2 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @ProfitSnipper
    @ProfitSnipper Před 23 dny

    Unbelievable 15 feet

  • @user-pz1qs7ex9q
    @user-pz1qs7ex9q Před 2 měsíci

    What a bruiser!

  • @munirajm243
    @munirajm243 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Hatsapp sir 🎉❤

  • @msbharat017
    @msbharat017 Před 2 měsíci +1

    mejastic

  • @durvarothe
    @durvarothe Před 2 měsíci

    Big size

  • @AbhishekK-kz6tz
    @AbhishekK-kz6tz Před 2 měsíci +1

    In Mysore snake shyam and Surya keerthi

  • @miyagimojo
    @miyagimojo Před 19 dny

    King cobras eat other snakes right? So that big boy must’ve been eating a lot!

  • @jeffulep3469
    @jeffulep3469 Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful king but indeed dangerous when encounteref

  • @edwindikwantoro4101
    @edwindikwantoro4101 Před 2 měsíci

    Monster😲

  • @ganeshkiran6232
    @ganeshkiran6232 Před měsícem

    👍👍

  • @vishalbhardwaj5783
    @vishalbhardwaj5783 Před měsícem

    Where is caption 😢😢😢😢?

  • @user-ig8ou8en9l
    @user-ig8ou8en9l Před 2 měsíci

    Wow 😲😲😲 kaboom

  • @davidsorensen7438
    @davidsorensen7438 Před 2 měsíci

    Man that kings body looks bigger around than your leg?

  • @TricksHack
    @TricksHack Před 2 měsíci

    Pelo Bompor, O Bonporo

  • @vadirajs341
    @vadirajs341 Před 2 měsíci +1

    ನಮ್ಮ ಮಲೆನಾಡು Cobra🪱

  • @ChandruP-rd3kx
    @ChandruP-rd3kx Před 2 měsíci +2

    ಸೂಪರ್ ಅಣ್ಣ ಇಷ್ಟು ದೊಡ್ಡ ಕಿಂಗ್ ಕೋಬ್ರಾ

  • @18618madeinamerica
    @18618madeinamerica Před 2 měsíci +2

    Can you imagine you’re making your way through really tall thick grass and suddenly right there towering over you is a…

    • @gowrikalinga
      @gowrikalinga  Před měsícem

      Very unlikely...but I will be very happy to be in that position :- )

    • @SamanthaBendut
      @SamanthaBendut Před měsícem +1

      Don't have to tower over me, just above the waist will definitely scare the shoot out of me.

  • @user-ne6wo6kt8y
    @user-ne6wo6kt8y Před měsícem

    The snake was a khangress neta in past life.

  • @johnhawkk
    @johnhawkk Před měsícem

    Kevin and Thor are that big.

  • @subhashwalke
    @subhashwalke Před 2 měsíci

    English sub titles required. Did not understand a word.

  • @stefanopozzoli4776
    @stefanopozzoli4776 Před 2 měsíci

    👏👏👏🇮🇹

  • @Kim-ev8pr
    @Kim-ev8pr Před 2 měsíci

    That’s a biggun😂

  • @adedoyinolayinka4255
    @adedoyinolayinka4255 Před 2 měsíci +2

    What do you mean rescued? 😂

    • @gowrikalinga
      @gowrikalinga  Před měsícem +2

      He is in human habitation, both humans and snake is rescued in this situation. Should we call this operation something else? Suggestions please?

    • @adedoyinolayinka4255
      @adedoyinolayinka4255 Před měsícem

      ​@@gowrikalinga I get you. I just feel like humans were rescued. 😂 Look at the beast 😮