“It Looks Like a Human”: Snake’s Bloated Belly Sparks Curiosity About Its Last Meal, SA Intrigued

“It Looks Like a Human”: Snake’s Bloated Belly Sparks Curiosity About Its Last Meal, SA Intrigued

  • A snake captured in an unusual position with a swollen midsection sparked online speculation, with users debating the cause
  • The unsettling sight of the large reptile, appearing to have consumed a considerable amount of food, was shared on Facebook
  • Social media users expressed intense curiosity about its meal and a significant fear regarding its size and open mouth
The reptile also had a swollen stomach, and its mouth was wide open
A man shared a video of a snake looking uncomfortable. Image: Ezekiel tv2
Source: Facebook

A compelling video featuring a large snake in a rather unusual and alarming posture garnered massive attention across social media.

The unsettling clip was shared on Facebook by Ezekiel tv2, attracting a massive number of views, likes, and comments from intrigued and fearful audiences.

The video presents an intimidating snake from an angle that gives the impression of it hanging, suspended inside what looks like a cage. Its mouth is wide open, suggesting it is either in the process of swallowing or ready to consume something substantial. The most striking feature, however, is its visibly thick, bloated stomach, which indicates that it has just finished eating a very large meal.

In the background, the audible murmurs and noises of people suggest that a crowd has gathered, drawn by the dramatic sight of the reptile. The mere size of the snake, combined with its swollen midsection, paints a clear picture of its recent powerful feast. The wide-open mouth adds an element of raw, wild nature to the scene, leaving viewers to ponder the identity of its enormous last supper and the implications of encountering such a creature in the wild.

Some wondered how those who have snakes as pets lived, saying their fear would never allow for such
The video shared online had social media users curious to know what caused the bloating. Image: Ezekiel tv2
Source: Facebook

SA is fascinated and fearful

The video prompted an outpouring of curiosity and concern from social media users. Many commenters were mostly interested in solving the mystery of what the snake had managed to swallow to cause such a noticeable expansion in its belly, speculating on different possibilities.

Some admitted their fear, stating that they would never approach such a creature. Others interpreted the snake's wide-open mouth as a potential sign of continued hunger or an immediate threat, suggesting it was ready to strike again.

User @Vladyslav Yavorskyy Shloma said:

"The only animal that suffers when eating."

User @Engr Chijioke Emma shared:

"The serpent was cursed by God indeed. To eat is just great suffering for it."

User @Etido James added:

"Oh my goodness! What a twist!"

User @Shanice Ndunge commented:

"How God makes your enemies suffer for going against you."

User @Moiti Abenego shared:

"What makes people pity this animal for crying out loud?

User @Tinashe Samson said:

"It looks like a human."

User @Menash Scelo shared:

"Imagine staying with this because of money."

Watch the Facebook video below:

3 Briefly News articles about snakes

  • A 10-year-old girl from KZN, who once feared snakes, now handles them like a pro, following in her older brother's footsteps.
  • A family spotted a snake slithering inside the plastered wall at their KZN home, leaving them scared and screaming in fear.
  • A snake handler from KZN named Nick Evans was called to help a terrified lady who had discovered a snake hiding in a stuffed bear in a wooden wendy house.

Source: Briefly News

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

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