Overview
- Deepak, 39, an e-rickshaw driver, arrived at Mathura District Hospital carrying a roughly 1.5-foot snake he said had just bitten him.
- He said he brought the reptile to help doctors identify the species for antivenom and complained about delays and limited facilities.
- Hospital staff told him to keep the live snake outside for the safety of patients and workers, and video of the scene shows panic.
- Police contained and removed the snake, after which clinicians proceeded with care; doctors report Deepak is stable and under treatment.
- Officials said it was suspected the snake belonged to the patient, and the viral clip refueled discussion on species identification, typically by bringing a dead snake.