Snake's 'fishy delight' in flooded Kolkata goes viral

A hilarious video has gone viral on social media, showcasing a snake swimming through floodwaters in Kolkata with a fish tightly gripped in its mouth.

The video, shared by Instagram user Atreyee Mitra, has sparked a wave of jokes about Kolkata's famous love for fish.

The video, captioned "Kolkata and its little perks, right before Durga Pujo," has garnered 8.6 million views.

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The snake, identified as a non-venomous Checkered Keelback or Jol Dhora, effortlessly glides through the water, showcasing its impressive aquatic skills.

Netizens react:

A user wrote, "Bro proved he's Bengali," while another joked, "Even snakes like machh-bhaat."

A third individual reacted, “Snake is also bengalified.”