A shocking viral video has taken social media by storm: an unidentified man plays a deadly real-life version of the classic board game Snakes and Ladders (also known as Ludo in some regions) inside a sealed room filled with venomous snakes and actual small ladders placed on the floor.
The clip, spread rapidly on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, shows the man rolling a dice (using a phone app or physical die) and carefully stepping forward on a makeshift board drawn on the tiles. Every move brings him dangerously close to live poisonous snakes, including reportedly cobras, vipers, kraits, and other deadly species, coiling, slithering, or rearing up inches away. He climbs short wooden ladders to mimic the “ladders” in the game, while avoiding the “snakes” (both the real reptiles and the penalty spots).
The stunt looks terrifying—one wrong step or sudden snake strike could be fatal. The man moves slowly and tensely, with snakes appearing calm but unpredictable. The video has millions of views, with viewers divided: some call it “brave” or “insane,” while many condemn it as reckless, dangerous, and possibly animal cruelty.
Experts warn that venomous snakes can attack without warning, even if they seem relaxed, making the challenge extremely risky for both the man and the reptiles. Wildlife groups have criticized such stunts for endangering animals and promoting unsafe behavior.
The man’s identity is unknown, and no details confirm if he was bitten or how the snakes were handled. The video reminds everyone that viral challenges can turn deadly, and life is not a game when real danger is involved.
