Published 14:09 IST, July 31st 2020

Video shows rat snakes battling for dominance, netizens say 'romantic mode not fighting'

A video of a battle between two rat snakes has left netizens with goosebumps. In contrast, there are many who have argued that it was ‘dance of love’.

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
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A video of a battle between two rat snakes has left netizens with goosebumps. In contrast, re are many who have argued that it was ‘dance of love’ rar than a war. video posted by Susanta Nanda which shows fully grown reptiles “fighting for dominance” is w doing rounds of internet.

Capturing rare moment, clip shows two snakes partially submerged in water, engd in a death life battle. As video progresses, y could be seen rising in air, in a bid to defeat ir opponent. clip ends by showing both, still engd in fight, trying to bite each or.

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Sharing along with video, Nanda wrote that ‘rat snakes combat for dominance’, and to define ir territory and defend ir mate.  Since shared, clip has received 5.1 thousand views and nearly 400 likes. post also left many speculating if it was war at all. Despite Nanda disagreeing, many commented that it was ‘indeed and act of love’  rar than war.

'What's point?'

One user worte,"I think you are wrong Sir, because in this sawan month this is a common sight. This is actually a romantic act or love making.... Om Namah Shivai" while ar remarked," This is t for dominance but mating acrobatics" Yet ar comment re," What are sign that show se are male rat snake?"

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14:09 IST, July 31st 2020