Cobras (1953)

Cobra, London Zoo. C/U First aid box marked ’Snake bites only’ In front of box is a pair of goggles which a hand picks up. C/U Zookeeper (Reg Lanworn) fastening on goggles and walking out of picture. M/S Keeper walks to entrance of snake cage and opens shutters M/S From front of cage keeper opening doors. C/U Cobra spitting. M/S Keeper lowers long pole down into cage. On the end is a loop for catching snakes. C/U Cobra spitting. M/S Keeper trying to catch him. M/S Cobra being caught with specially designed stick. M/S Keeper withdrawing snake from cage. M/S Outside the cage is a small metal box, which the keeper places the cobra in. M/S Keeper places his goggles on his forehead and lowers a pair of steps into the cage. M/S Entering the cage. M/S He cleans the snake venom off the window he leaves the cage. he withdraws. L/S Children looking in cage. M/S Keeper lowers the cobra back into his cage. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL O