Man grabs a crocodile by its tail; what happened next will leave one speechless-- Watch video

Time of India

10 hours ago

Credit: instagram/@therealtarzan
In yet another chilling video to prove that wild animals are anything but playthings, a video showing a man attempting to grab a huge crocodile's tail has gone viral, and for all the wrong reasons.
The video was originally posted on Instagram by the account '
@therealtarzan,'
aka Mike Holston, and it shows him sneaking behind a crocodile that is resting in what looks like a controlled setting for the reptiles. This video might have been recorded by a friend, as the man bends down, seemingly amused, and reaches out to grab the reptile's tail. What follows is sheer chaos.
The crocodile was a giant Sumatran saltwater crocodile—startled and provoked, it whips its large tail at a terrifying speed and snaps back at the man.
Imagine, had the croc's timing been a little more on point, this stunt could have ended in tragedy.
How does the internet react?
Like any other viral moment, social media was, as usual, quick to react. They criticized the man for his reckless behaviour. The comment section was flooded with disbelief. How can someone play with their own life? And invite death?
Comments such as
'You love playing with your life,'
'
Keep knocking on the devil's door
;
something is going to open it,'
and 'I
hope the crocodile is okay after dealing with this stupidity,'
a person commented sarcastically.
All these comments showcase how stunts not only endanger human life but also disturb unprovoked wildlife. Several wildlife experts have also weighed in, urging people to respect boundaries and reminding them not to cross lines without trained professionals.
This incident is just one of many where individuals risk their lives to get famous or go viral. This is part of a larger problem—crocodiles are apex predators and are known for their fast reflexes.
Many sanctuaries and parks have now prohibited getting too close to wild animals, but in the case of this viral video, it's clearly being ignored.
This viral video has gotten over 10 million views—but he risked his life, and for what? When he certainly knew this could have cost him his life. This video serves as a grim reminder once again that wild animals are not props, and provoking them unnecessarily is not bravery; it is sheer stupidity.
Do not fall for such things, as they can take unexpected turns. You don't know how fast things can escalate.