International desk: Russell's viper, one of the world's most venomous snakes, bites a person. What happened next in Bhagalpur, Bihar, India was completely unexpected.

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The man named Prakash Mandal held the mouth of the venomous snake in one hand, twisted it around his neck and started walking towards the hospital. Doctors-nurses, patients and their relatives were shocked to see this dhoti-clad man come to the hospital with a snake and apply for emergency treatment. Many panicked.

Seeing this strange incident inside the hospital, some started recording it with mobile phones. The relatives of the patients stood away from the man fearing that if the snake escaped from his hands, some serious danger might occur again. A man was holding Prakash's hand and taking him to a separate area, to ensure the safety of everyone in the hospital.

The man's next move was even more surprising. He lay down on the floor and held Russell's Viper firmly in his right hand. News from NDTV.

In another video, Prakash is seen lying on a stretcher, with the snake still in his hand. He was writhing in pain, but making sure that the snake was still in his hand. The doctor said, if the snake is not released, it will be difficult to treat him. Finally he released the snake. His latest condition is not yet known. But he is under treatment.

Russell's viper is a highly venomous snake that belongs to the Viperidae family and lives on the ground. It ranges from India to Taiwan and Java, and is usually found in open areas. Snakebite is a major cause of death in the area where the snake resides, as it often lives in agricultural fields, where the snake comes into contact with humans.

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These snakes are often seen in Bhagalpur area, sometimes in someone's house or sometimes in a hostel. Several hundred Russell's vipers have been rescued over the past few years.