A viral video claiming to show a rare gathering of over 100 snakes in Kedarnath is misleading. Fact-checks confirm the footage is old, unrelated to Kedarnath, and actually shows eel fish stranded after flooding. Learn the truth behind the viral claim.
A video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) claiming to show a rare gathering of more than 100 snakes in Kedarnath has gone viral. However, investigations reveal that the footage is not from Kedarnath and does not show snakes at all.
The Viral Claim
Social media users recently shared a short clip with captions suggesting that Kedarnath witnessed a mysterious natural phenomenon — hundreds of snakes appearing together after rainfall. The video quickly gained traction, with many calling it a “snake rain” in the holy town.
Incredible India: A Rare Gathering of Snakes Spotted in Kedarnath pic.twitter.com/hZF5N3x07w
— Aditi Pandey (@aditi9870) November 20, 2025
The Reality Behind the Video
Fact-checking platforms have clarified that the viral video is old and unrelated to Kedarnath.
- The clip was originally uploaded in 2023, showing eel fish stranded on a road after flooding, not snakes.
- Investigations traced the footage back to sources outside India, confirming it was not shot in Uttarakhand.
- Multiple fact-check reports highlighted that the viral narrative was misleading and false, created by mislabeling the video.
Why the Confusion?
The resemblance of eel fish to snakes in low-quality footage likely fueled the misconception. Combined with sensational captions on social media, the video was quickly misinterpreted as evidence of a rare snake phenomenon in Kedarnath.
While the idea of a “snake gathering” in Kedarnath captured public imagination, the truth is far less dramatic. The viral video does not depict snakes, nor is it from Kedarnath. It is yet another example of how misinformation spreads rapidly online, especially when linked to culturally significant locations like Kedarnath.
