“I Swear I’ll Run Home”: Mzansi Reacts, Left Stunned As Massive Snake Stands Upright on a Farm

• A video captured a massive snake standing upright on a farm, and the man who took the video expressed his thoughts on the shocking scene
• The snake, believed to be several meters long, appeared to be surveying its surroundings, lifting a significant portion of its body off the ground and swaying its head from side to side
• The footage, which has gone viral, has generated mixed reactions online, with some people expressing terror and others speculating about the species of the snake, with some believing it could be a cobra

Hebanna! Mzansi social media users and onlookers have been left stunned after a video emerged showing a massive snake standing upright on a farm, appearing to survey its surroundings like a scene straight out of a wildlife documentary.

In the clip, the snake, believed to be several metres long, can be seen lifting a significant portion of its body off the ground, towering over the grass while swaying its head from side to side. The unusual behaviour, often associated with snakes assessing threats or scanning for prey, quickly sparked both fear and curiosity online.

Massive standing snake stuns Mzansi on a farm

The gent who recorded the video expressed his disbelief at the sight, keeping a safe distance while capturing the reptile’s movements, saying:

"This is one of the most dangerous creatures in the Savannah land."

While taking to the Facebook handle Farm with Tam, where the video was posted on 14 August 2025, the post read as follows:

"My first time seeing a snake on my farm was so scary..I don't know if I will continue working in that particular area."

It is unclear where the incident took place, and the exact location has not been confirmed. It is also not yet clear what species the snake is, but many viewers have speculated that it could be a cobra, known for its ability to lift its body high when feeling threatened.

The footage has since gone viral, sparking reactions from people. It was released on Facebook, gathering many views, likes, and comments.

Watch the video below:

People react to the standing snake video

Mzansi netizens flooded the comments section with mixed reactions. Some expressed pure terror, and more.

Law Archer cracked a joke, saying:

"This is the snake that met Eve in the garden of eden."

Mea Dan Leo Nideg added:

"I swear I'll run home, pack my bags and book a flight and never come back ooo."

Ikechukwu Edward was shocked:

"How does it even move? No leg, no hands."

Ayomide Daniel commented:

"That snake is Cobra black cobra have seen it before life the last time I was still in the east. I'm serious, I ran back home."

Ehiorobo Horsaxx Osareme replied:

"The snake is walking with pride. It doesn't give a fk about crawling."

Coming across a snake on a path can be startling, but experts at Siyabona Africa advise staying calm and following safety steps.

1. First, don’t panic or try to touch or catch the snake. Most snakes will not attack unless they feel threatened.
2. Slowly back away and give the snake plenty of space to move away on its own.
3. Keep a safe distance of at least several metres.
4. Avoid sudden movements or loud noises, which might provoke the snake.
5. If you’re in a popular hiking area, alert others nearby so they can avoid the path.
6. Do not attempt to kill or harm the snake, as this increases the risk of a bite.
7. In case of a bite, seek immediate medical attention and try to remember the snake’s colour and shape for identification, but do not try to capture it.

3 Snakes that stunned South Africans

• Briefly News previously reported that a standing snake was seen on the streets of Mzansi in a video that went viral on TikTok.
• The heart-stopping moment saw the two animals locked in a standoff, with the dog cautiously assessing the threat while the snake remained coiled and ready to strike.
• An online post showed a massive snake making its way up branches, leaving many jaws on the floor.

Updated by Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News.

Source: Briefly News