An aggressive cobra yields to a man after he bravely grabs the creature’s neck in Chonburi province, Thailand.

Reptile specialist Jarapat Srichantuk carefully held the hissing cobra after it repeatedly tried to strike him.

The cobra was defensive but was gradually tamed as Srichantuk held its body and neck using his bare hands.

Jarapat said: "This is dangerous, no one should grab the cobra with bare hands like this... I am only showing it is possible to tame them if done properly."

Amazing footage shows an aggressive cobra yielding to a man after he grabbed the creature’s neck.

Reptile specialist Jarapat Srichantuk carefully held the hissing cobra which repeatedly tried to strike him in Chonburi province, Thailand.

The cobra was defensive at first but gradually tamed as Jarapat held its body and neck using bare hands.

Jarapat said: ‘This is dangerous, no one should grab the cobra with bare hands like this. I am only showing that it is possible to tame them if done properly.’