How did the cobra bite occur during the public demonstration?

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Cobra Bite Occurred During Snake-Handling Demonstration in Temerloh

A civil defence officer, Sergeant Muhamad Muazam Shah Kamardin, was bitten by a king cobra on the middle finger of his right hand during a snake-handling demonstration. The incident took place at approximately 10:50 am yesterday at Dewan Taman Temerloh Jaya as part of a government nationwide health tour. The Temerloh Civil Defence Force team had been invited to participate and conduct the demonstration for attendees.
Officer Bitten During Reptile Handling Demonstration

Sergeant Muhamad Muazam Shah Kamardin, aged 39, was actively demonstrating how to handle a king cobra when the reptile bit him. The bite occurred on the middle finger of his right hand. This occurred during a community programme held in Temerloh.
Incident Part of Nationwide Health Tour

The snake-handling demonstration was integrated into the government's nationwide health tour initiative. The Temerloh Civil Defence Force was specifically invited to contribute to this event, which aimed to engage the public on health-related matters.
Immediate Aftermath and Medical Response

Following the bite, Sergeant Muhamad Muazam Shah initially left the hall to wash his hand. He subsequently collapsed outside and was promptly rushed to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital for treatment. He was admitted to the Red Zone for critical patients.

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