Malaysian firefighters used a deadly cobra during a recent team-building session.

Firefighter Noramey, who has 15 years of snake-handling experience, led the session in Negeri Sembilan province.

The exercise saw the firefighters standing in a circle with their arms around each others' shoulders before a 10ft-long cobra was released onto their bodies.

The drill demands that they all trust each other and remain calm to avoid getting bitten by the reptile which is sensitive to sudden movements.

"I have learned a lot from this activity. Snakes are sensitive with motion and could attack you if you always move," said firefighter Tengku Zaim

"They can recognize killing instincts of other beings towards them. So if you encounter a snake, just relax and stay still. Let it pass by," he added.

Malaysian firefighters train with a venomous cobra to practice efficient handling of reptiles.

Their team member Noramey, who has 15 years of snake-handling experience, led the training in Negeri Sembilan province.

Another firefighter, Tengku Zaim recorded his colleagues circling around while a 10ft-long cobra slithered on their bodies.

Tengku said: "I have learned a lot from this activity. Snakes are sensitive with motion and could attack you if you always move.

"They can recognize killing instincts of other beings towards them. So if you encounter a snake, just relax and stay still. Let it pass by."