People have an innate fear of snakes, rooted in uncertainty about which species are poisonous and which are harmless. For many people, the mere mention of snakes can trigger fear and anxiety. Still, some intrepid individuals have overcome this phobia and found snakes to be intriguing and captivating creatures. One such person is Mike Holston, an intrepid reptile dealer who often shares shocking videos of his interactions with wildlife.
He recently shared a breathtaking video of himself quietly reading a book in bed next to a huge python, while a dog lounged comfortably next to them. The footage has left viewers stunned and is quickly going viral online.
'The best caption wins. Tag your best friend,” was the caption of the video.
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Since the video was shared, it has been viewed more than four million times, with many people expressing their fear and sheer bewilderment in the comments section. While some were impressed by his comfort and calmness around such a dangerous reptile, others expressed concern about the potential risks of keeping a large snake as a pet. Some also showed concern about the dog.
One user wrote: “This is fascinating but also terrifying. Is it safe?” Another commented: “This man is truly fearless, Mike Holston always leaves me speechless with his videos.”
A third said: “Why won't that thing eat the dog?” A fourth said: “I just know the dog is so sick of this.”
Also known as 'The real Tarzan' on Instagram, Mr Holston has more than 12 million followers on the platform. Last year, he shared a video of himself kissing the world's most venomous snake, King Cobra, on the head. In the video, Mr. Holston kissed Holston slowly walked up to the snake to kiss it. Moments later, he successfully planted a kiss on his head. Then he quickly stood back and smiled at the camera.
