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A rat is a common problem in almost every household. To deal with the problem, people often use rat traps and rat poison. But at a house in Bihar’s West Champaran district, things took a startling turn when a cage placed to catch rodents ended up trapping a large venomous cobra instead. The incident happened in Laxmipur under Nautan police station area of Bettiah. The discovery of the snake left the family scared and drew a crowd of curious villagers. As per local reports published on September 1 and 2, the family had placed the rat trap cage around the house after being troubled by rats. At first, the family thought they had caught the rat, but saw a cobra trapped instead. The incident The house belonged to Chhabila Chaurasia. It is located along the main road in Laxmipur. According to reports, the family had been dealing with rats around the house and decided to use a cage trap to catch them. The trap was left in place overnight. By the following morning, the family expected to find a rat inside but hissing there was a deadly black cobra. The snake was reportedly trapped inside the cage and was repeatedly hissing. What had been a routine attempt to deal with a household pest suddenly became a dangerous wildlife situation which the family was not expecting. Soon, the place was surrounded by onlookers and people who came to click pictures and make videos of the hissing snake. The family was understandably alarmed after seeing the snake and informed the wildlife department. A crowd gathered to capture the unique ‘catch’ Rat trap (Canva) The incident quickly became a spectacle and villagers arrived to get a look at the cobra. A frightened or cornered snake can become defensive, and attempting to open a cage containing a venomous snake can turn into an unusual incident. Reports said people did not attempt to release the cobra themselves and instead informed the local administration and Forest Department. The situation also highlights an unexpected side of encounters between humans and wildlife. Why a cobra may be attracted to a rat trap There is a logical explanation. Cobras are predators, and rodents are their prey. The Kerala Forest Department, for instance, describes the Indian cobra (Naja naja) as a venomous snake that feeds on rodents, frogs and birds. So a cage designed to catch a rat can invite a snake if it detects the presence or scent of potential prey near it. That does not necessarily mean the cobra entered the cage because it was hunting a rat. India’s National Health Mission advises people to be particularly vigilant during the rainy season and after floods. During this time, snakes may be forced out of their usual hiding places because of floods. The National Centre for Disease Control similarly recommends that only trained personnel should be involved in catching and handling snakes. That makes the Bettiah incident more than just an unusual local story. It is also a reminder that ordinary-looking spaces around homes can sometimes become hiding places for reptiles. Cobra trapped inside a rat cage (AI-Image) Snakes are often feared because some species are highly venomous, but they also play an important ecological role by controlling rodents and other small animals. Cobras, however, should never be treated casually. The cobra venom is neurotoxic and cobra bites can cause serious illness and death without appropriate treatment. Source: The Bettiah incident details above are based on local media reports published on September 1–2, 2026.