It sees fighters taunt the poisonous reptiles close up then dodge their deadly strikes.

Three villagers died last year battling king cobras - whose venom paralyses the nervous system and can kill a man within 15 minutes - while many more have lost fingers. Crushed leaves and lemon juice is often the only bite antidote available.

A herb farmer started the fights to attract customers. Stars like Khunsan show off to impress crowds at a club in Ban Khok Sa-Nga, Thailand.