Vietnamese Police have seized 53 king cobras from a car in Hanoi, reports the Yahoo news on April 22, 2013. The Police immediately took the driver of the car in custody.
Officer Dang Van Hanh told Monday, the captured snakes were escorted to a nearby wildlife rescue center. The live snakes were treated and released into the wilderness.
The officers seized 53 king cobras that were packed in green sacks. The driver said that he was paid to transport them. According to the local media, he was paid under $50.
King Cobras are well known as the world’s longest virulent snake. They grow up to 5.5 meters feet.
Some Vietnamese relish the meat of the king cobra, especially in the areas where hunting and merchandising of the snakes is banned. The use of snakes is also done in traditional medicines.
How would you react when you would see all 53 king cobras in front of you?
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