Teachers' Hilarious Reactions to Snake Prank in South Africa Captivate Mzansi, Shares Video

• A group of educators in South Africa were caught off guard in a hilarious snake prank that went viral
• The teachers' reactions to the rubber snake were priceless, with some jumping out of their chairs and screaming in shock
• The TikTok video quickly went viral, with viewers praising the pranksters' creativity and the teachers' comedic responses, and many sharing their own thoughts and jokes in the comments

Hebanna! A group of teachers in South Africa became the unexpected stars of a hilarious prank video after falling victim to a fake snake trick that had social media users in stitches.

The light-hearted clip, posted by TikTok user @itumeleng_samuels, showcased educators being filmed in a school setting, with several female teachers reacting in pure shock when a rubber snake is tossed onto them.

Each moment left the internet entertained, proving that a good prank can turn an ordinary day into a viral sensation.

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In one scene, two teachers were quietly sitting in the library when a fake snake suddenly landed on their table. One educator leapt out of her chair so quickly that she almost toppled it over, letting out a scream that echoed through the room, much to the amusement of her colleagues.

Another scene captured an educator walking into a classroom, only to have the snake tossed onto her path. She let out a startled shriek and jumped back in fright as her fellow staff members burst into laughter.

The pranksters didn’t stop there. In yet another scene, a teacher was calmly seated at her desk when the rubber reptile appeared before her. Her reaction was equally dramatic, springing up with wide eyes as she tried to distance herself from the harmless object.

The video, which was quickly shared by social media user @itumeleng_samuels on 25 August 2025, gained traction online, with viewers praising the pranksters’ creativity and the teachers’ priceless reactions. Many joked that they would have responded the same way, while others tagged friends, daring them to try similar tricks.

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While the snake might have been fake, the laughter it inspired was very real, reminding everyone that a little humour can go a long way in brightening up the school day.

South Africans are amused by the prank

The online community took to the comments section to crack jokes, while some simply expressed their thoughts, saying:

Dennis Ntsoane said:

"Real snakes aren't even scared."

Tbos Lejoe added:

"Young teacher school is very nice these days."

Tshego Masuge wrote:

"I’m too sensitive, I’d never speak to you again."

Masego shared:

"The way oleng stout, I remember when I was doing my teaching practical keo shapa ware e monate keo phethe."

CapCity_Cinderella wrote:

"Their screams are the same."

RealTshepho commented:

"You know if one faints, you are dismissed, right? Or if a ithotela?"

Take a look at the video below:

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Source: Briefly News