Sunday, February 28, 2021

King cobra swinging from branch at MacRitchie Nature Trail wows visitors

Source Website: https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/king-cobra-swinging-branch-macritchie-nature-trail-wows-visitors
By Farah Dale, Stomp, Asiaone, (submitted by Stomper Masnashzreen) 27 February 2021 at 0:46 am


A king cobra swinging from a tree branch on Sunday afternoon (21 Feb 2021) witnessed by a few visitors.
PHOTO: A king cobra swinging from a tree branch on Sunday afternoon (21 Feb 2021) witnessed by a few visitors.
From a Video submitted by Stomper Masnashzreen
Picture posted by Farah Dale, Stomp, Asiaone on 27 February 2021 at 0:46 am
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A few visitors to MacRitchie Nature Trail witnessed the spectacular sight of a king cobra swinging from a tree branch on Sunday afternoon (Feb 21).


While Stomp contributor Masnashzreen kept at a safe distance, there were others who got closer to take photo and video of the reptile.
PHOTO: While Stomp contributor Masnashzreen kept at a safe distance, there were others who got closer to take photo and video of the reptile.
Picture posted by Farah Dale, Stomp on on 25 February 2021
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Stomp contributor Masnashzreen shared with Stomp a video of the snake swinging and dangling from a tree that he took at about 3.52pm.


Stomp contributor Masnashzreen shared with Stomp a video of the snake swinging and dangling from a tree that he took at about 3.52pm.
PHOTO: Stomp contributor Masnashzreen shared with Stomp a video of the snake swinging and dangling from a tree that he took at about 3.52pm.
Picture posted by Kayla Wong, mothership on 21 February 2021 at 07:41 pm
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He told Stomp that he made sure to keep a safe distance while taking the video even though there were other visitors who got closer to take photos and videos of the reptile.

In the video, people are heard exclaiming in awe.


Masnashzreen told Stomp that he made sure to keep a safe distance while taking the video even though there were other visitors who got closer to take photos and videos of the reptile.
PHOTO: Masnashzreen told Stomp that he made sure to keep a safe distance while taking the video even though there were other visitors who got closer to take photos and videos of the reptile.
Picture posted by Kayla Wong, mothership on 21 February 2021 at 07:41 pm
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"Adult king cobras are three to four metres-long on average so I made sure I was at a safe distance to experience it face-to-face while taking the video as it is the world's longest venomous snake," he said.

"I feel that hikers and joggers will be extra cautious in this environment where we don't know what is waiting for us.


Many exclaimed loudly when the branch carrying the snake fell slightly due to the extra weight.
PHOTO: Many exclaimed loudly when the branch carrying the snake fell slightly due to the extra weight.
Picture posted by Kayla Wong, mothership on 21 February 2021 at 07:41 pm
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"I'm lucky enough to experience this creature as usually, I would see it on the TV or on the web, but this time I got to see it with my own eyes.

"Am I considered lucky? I guess so."


King cobras are in danger of becoming extinct
PHOTO: King cobras are in danger of becoming extinct
King cobras are native to Singapore but are rather uncommon.
Listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as vulnerable to extinction, they were first classified as locally endangered back in 1997 due to human activities, according to an article published by The Gardens' Bulletin, Singapore.
"Am I considered lucky? I guess so."
Picture posted by Kayla Wong, mothership on 21 February 2021 at 07:41 pm - Highly venomous black spitting cobra spotted at Changi Business Park
PHOTO: "I feel that hikers and joggers will be extra cautious in this environment where we don't know what is waiting for us."
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Adult king cobras are three to four metres-long on average.
PHOTO: Adult king cobras are three to four metres-long on average. It is the world's longest venomous snake.
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By Farah Dale, Stomp, Asiaone, (submitted by Stomper Masnashzreen) 27 February 2021 at 0:46 am


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Reference
[1] Farah Dale, Stomp, Asiaone, (submitted by Stomper Masnashzreen), King cobra swinging from branch at MacRitchie Nature Trail wows visitors, posted on 27 February 2021 at 0:46 am, https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/king-cobra-swinging-branch-macritchie-nature-trail-wows-visitors

[2] Don Stewart, Blue Letter Bible, How Do We Understand the Serpent in the Garden of Eden?, https://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/don_stewart/don_stewart_705.cfm


Links
International Union for Conservation of Nature - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/facts/king-cobra#:~:text=The%20International%20Union%20for%20Conservation,threats%20stemming%20from%20human%20activities.&text=King%20cobras%20are%20also%20persecuted%20by%20humans%20who%20fear%20their%20menacing%20reputation.

The Gardens' Bulletin, Singapore - https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/part/124748




 

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