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Indonesian Kids Slide Down 20‑Foot Python in Viral Video
✍️ NDTV
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 11:20 AM
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A video circulating online shows children in Indonesia using a 20‑foot python as a makeshift playground slide.
A clip that has been shared widely on social media shows a group of children in Indonesia using a 20‑foot python as a makeshift playground slide. The snake, coiled on a flat surface, appears to have been positioned so that the kids could climb onto it and then slide down.
The video, which has attracted attention for its unusual use of wildlife, was posted by an unnamed user and has since been viewed millions of times. While the footage captures the children’s excitement, it also raises questions about safety and animal welfare.
Local authorities have not yet issued any statements regarding the incident, and there is no indication that the snake was harmed. However, experts warn that handling large snakes can be risky, especially in a recreational setting.
The clip has sparked debate online, with some viewers praising the creativity of the children and others urging caution and respect for wildlife.
The video, which has attracted attention for its unusual use of wildlife, was posted by an unnamed user and has since been viewed millions of times. While the footage captures the children’s excitement, it also raises questions about safety and animal welfare.
Local authorities have not yet issued any statements regarding the incident, and there is no indication that the snake was harmed. However, experts warn that handling large snakes can be risky, especially in a recreational setting.
The clip has sparked debate online, with some viewers praising the creativity of the children and others urging caution and respect for wildlife.