One-Year-Old Boy Bites Cobra in Bihar, Surprising Incident

In a remarkable incident in Bihar, a one-year-old boy named Govinda bit a cobra, resulting in the snake's death. The event took place in the village of Mohachhi Bankatwa, where the child mistook the snake for a toy. After the encounter, he lost consciousness and was taken to a local health center for treatment. Fortunately, medical professionals reported that he showed no signs of poisoning and is currently in stable condition. This unusual event has left the family and the community in shock, raising questions about the child's bravery and the nature of the encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 27, 2026, 15:15 IST

Shocking Encounter with a Cobra

In a startling event in Betia, Bihar, a one-year-old child managed to bite a venomous cobra, leaving many astonished. The incident occurred in the village of Mohachhi Bankatwa in the West Champaran district, where the snake was killed on the spot. However, shortly after the encounter, the child lost consciousness.

The young boy, Govinda, was playing at home when a two-foot-long cobra slithered into the house. According to his grandmother, Mataeshwari Devi, the child mistook the snake for a toy and grabbed it, subsequently biting it. Reports indicate that the child even severed the snake into two pieces.

Following the incident, the child was rushed to the Majholiya Primary Health Center, where he received initial treatment before being referred to the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Betia.

Dr. Divakant Mishra, the deputy superintendent at GMCH, confirmed that the child showed no signs of poisoning and is currently under observation. Fortunately, his condition is reported to be stable, although the family was understandably shaken by the event.