Beebilõust faces social media backlash over adder video

Estonian artist Beebilõust posted a video around midsummer on social media showing him picking up an adder from the ground and placing it in a jar filled with liquid. Since the common adder is a protected species in Estonia, the post sparked strong criticism on social media. The artist responded to critics with a sharp comment.

Estonian artist Beebilõust faced social media criticism around midsummer after posting a video showing him picking up a common adder from the ground, placing the animal in a jar filled with liquid, and putting the jar on a shelf.

The problem is that the common adder is a protected species in Estonia, which caused widespread outrage on social media. Many users accused the artist of disregarding nature protection legislation and endangering the animal's welfare.

Beebilõust responded to the criticism with a statement in which he made no secret of his frustration with the negative commenters: "Self-appointed activists want to publicly cut off my hands."

The incident sparked a broader debate about nature protection standards and responsibility for social media content in Estonia.