Man Finds Puff Adder Behind Couch and Shares Pic After Catching Dangerous Viper

• A South African online user detailed the harrowing experience he had after finding a snake in his home 
• The online user took to social media and shared that he found a dangerous reptile, which he dealt with peacefully 
• People were mortified by the story detailing the terrifying run-in with a puff adder that was getting comfortable indoors

A brave man shared a photo of the reptile he discovered after it came too close for comfort. The story about coming face to face with a dangerous snake attracted lots of attention. 

South Africans shared their thoughts after the online user posted details about his nerve-wracking snake experience. Peeps shared their reactions to seeing the huge snake. 

Man finds snake inside house

A user on Reddit, Own_Clue5928, posted a photo showing a puff adder that he found in his house. The online user detailed that his beloved pet found the snake behind his couch and he was lucky that his cat let him know immediately. In the comments, he revealed that he single-handedly removed the puff adder from his house and put it in a bucket. Responding to an online user the man explained:

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"I laid the bucket on its side and used one of those rubbish grabber things and a broom to guide it in. Then I just picked the bucket up quickly, covering it immediately to make sure it didn't swing back up and grab me."

The Reddit user concluded that he learned his lesson to never leave his door open in the middle of the day since discovering the snake. See the man puff adder photo by clicking here.

SA mortified by puff adder find indoors

People praised the man for not killing the snake. Puff adders are notorious for being one of the most dangerous snakes and some people remarked that he was lucky that he got away since it was on his couch. The African Snakebite Insitute explained that puff adders' venom can cause tissue damage. Read the comments below:

Mandjie asked:

"Love me a puffy. Did you have someone catch it for you?"

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Own_Clue5928 replied:

"Caught it myself, I didn't want to risk it moving into a space where it could pose a danger to itself or anyone in the house."

Loveless_home was amazed:

"Behind your couch? That's a close call "

More_Perspective_524 admitted:

"I would've fainted on the spot."

Calm_Seaworthiness87 cheered:

"Nice one for not killing it."

ScarletRose1265 joked:

"Oh so you're moving? Cause that's THEIR house now."

4 Dangerous snake stories

• A police offer went beyond the call of duty and Briefly News reported on his run-in with two highly venomous snakes and dealt with them like an expert.
• One snake catcher had his work cut out for him after he had to catch a cobra that was on someone's bed.
• People were amazed after a South African man shared that he had a passion for snakes since he was a toddler.
• An adventurous teenage boy tried to get his hands on a puff adder but ended up in a dangerous situation because of the venomous snake.

Source: Briefly News