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A vintage 8mm film clip from India in 1970 captures a cobra handler performing with a cobra. The snake, with its distinctive hood expanded, coils in a woven basket while the handler, wearing a yellow shirt and a silver watch, manipulates it. The footage shows the cobra reacting to the unseen flute, its body raised in a defensive posture. The scene unfolds on a paved surface, with the handler's bare feet visible, showcasing a traditional street performance. The warm, slightly faded colors and film grain are characteristic of 8mm home movie footage from the era.
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snake,mongoose,fight
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