it’s another to see two snakes battling it out (or perhaps something more NSFW) and still picking up that driver. MORE: Angry cobra attacks tee box, time to take up a different sport Yes ...

But while their venom and striking power make them feared by many, the role of the cobra snake in ecosystems is invaluable, from controlling rat populations to maintaining a balance among predators.

The private plane, a Beechcraft Baron 58, was carrying four passengers, as well as the snake. A bite from a Cape cobra is lethal and can kill someone in just 30 minutes, so not wanting to cause ...