Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Student Rides Motorcycle with Deadly Snake Hidden Under Tank
A college student in India had a scary surprise!
He rode his motorcycle for two hours without knowing a very poisonous snake was hiding under the fuel tank.
The snake was a Russell's Viper, one of the most dangerous snakes in the world.
When he took his bike to get fixed, the mechanic found the snake.
The snake catcher safely removed it.
The snake may have gotten into the bike to stay warm or hide.
Luckily, no one got hurt, but the snake's bite can be deadly.
A student in Madhya Pradesh, India, unknowingly rode his motorcycle for two hours with a Russell's Viper.
The snake was discovered under the fuel tank of the student's Royal Enfield Bullet at a service center.
The snake catcher identified the reptile as a highly venomous Russell's Viper, known for its dangerous venom.
The snake may have entered the vehicle seeking warmth or a hiding spot.
The incident highlights the dangers of the Russell's Viper, responsible for numerous snakebite deaths in India.
- Who
- A second-year BA student, a mechanic, and a snake catcher named Akil Baba.
- What
- A student rode his motorcycle with a Russell's Viper hidden under the fuel tank.
- When
- The student rode the bike for approximately two hours before the snake was discovered.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district, India.
- Why
- The snake may have entered the vehicle seeking warmth or shelter.
- Location
- Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Student
- Second-year BA student
- Motorcycle
- Royal Enfield Bullet
- Snake Type
- Russell's Viper
- Snake Catcher
- Akil Baba
- Venom Danger
- Causes blood clotting, can lead to death