Snake smackdown: Python vs cobra at MacRitchie Reservoir

Screengrab from video
Screengrab from video

Avid joggers and frequent visitors at MacRitchie Reservoir will know the nature spot offers sightings of wildlife creatures like monkeys and crocodiles. But you probably haven’t seen a snake smackdown of this scale.

According to one Facebook user, the snake fight — reportedly between a reticulated python and a king cobra — happened near his place of residence by the MacRitchie North Trail. The viral vid, shot by his neighbor, showed the seconds-long standoff between both snakes occurring way too close for comfort to the camera.

Have a look below.




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