Team Glittarazzi was in New York City this week -- tip-toeing from train to hotel and restaurant to taxi -- in hopes that the Bronx Zoo's fanged, fugitive Egyptian cobra would not slither out of a manhole and eat us alive.

But now, we're thinking this might've just been one big, fear-driven publicity stunt.

Venom Energy Drink announced today that it offering a year's supply of free product to the Bronx Zoo employee who can "find and tame the venomous beast."

"It's going to take nerves of steel, cat-like reflexes and some really thick gloves, preferably steel mesh," said Dan Huff, director of marketing for Venom Energy Drink. "So we're glad the Bronx Zoo's experts are on the job. Charming and capturing a deadly snake is for experts, but we've tried to replicate the adrenaline thrill with our custom energy blend. It's just the sort of venom you actually want running through your veins."

For hints on the cobra's whereabouts, just logon to your favorite social media site. Apparently, the cobra's on Twitter.

Slimy, slithery venom-pushing bastards.