Watch a Snake Go Hypnotic By Rotating So Fast It Looks Like a Strobe Light

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The Indochinese wolf snake, also referred to as the Laotian wolf snake or Lycodon laoensis, is an endemic species of colubrid snake found solely in Asia. On the dorsal side, it is dark brown with a cream and bright yellow crossband on the occiput along with comparable markings on the body that split in two places. 

When it spins in place it resembles a flashing strobe light!

Watch This Snake Go Hypnotic!

The belly of this particular snake is white. Adults have a tail that is approximately four inches long and measures about 20 inches overall. They often live in dirt and are nocturnal. They are often hesitant to bite and are not particularly aggressive.

Footage filmed after a religious ceremony shows this type of snake doing something incredible. In Nakhon Phanom province, Thailand, the event came to an end in June of 2023. Templegoers went outside after and saw this serpent curled in a circle. 

The meaning behind the ceremony makes this experience even more jaw-dropping. One person who was there states: “That day, we did a ceremony to offer food and flowers to the king of snakes Nagas. Then out of nowhere, there was a snake in the area we used for worshipping.”

As the snake rotated its body, the unique coloring made it look like a strobe light was flashing! Believe it when we say this is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. We’ve included the incredible video below for your viewing pleasure. 

A visitor says, “The snake visited us because of the ceremony. It gave us a thank you dance because it was happy with our offerings.”

The reality was a bit different. It was thought that the monster was acting dead to avoid feeling frightened by the temple guests. Many snakes do this because they like to hunt live prey.

The History of Hinduism and Snakes 

The Naga Panchami event has a much deeper meaning than only snake worship, as is frequently assumed. Hindus in India, Nepal, and other nations with large Hindu populations observe Naga Panchami, a traditional festival in which snakes or serpents are worshipped.

Depending on the year, the act of worship takes place on the fifth day of the light half of the lunar months of July or August. Clay is used to create various shapes and colors for snakes. On a dais, milk is served to the models of serpents. 

There are established Serpent-God temples in several regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra, and a specific puja is conducted with majesty and pomp. Since they are given milk and cash on this day, snake charmers also hold a unique significance.

Is This Normal Behavior?

It is not normal behavior for any type of snake, including a wolf snake, to rotate or spin in place in such a manner as exhibited in the video. Snakes usually slither, crawl, burrow, climb, and make striking movements when hunting. Under normal circumstances, if a snake were observed behaving in such a manner, there would be cause for concern–the snake could be reacting strangely due to a perceived threat, as a reaction to some environmental factor, or it may have a medical problem.

For this snake to behave this way, in the middle of a festival where snakes are being honored, is mysterious and unexplainable.

How Large are Laotian Wolf Snakes?

Laotian wolf snakes are on the smaller side of the full spectrum of snake species. Their length ranges from 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 centimeters), but on average is around 20 inches. Females are typically larger than males. Wolf snakes have slender, whiplike bodies with flat, wide heads. Common wolf snakes are known to be some of the fastest snakes on earth, reaching speeds of 3.5 mph!