“I Can Never”: SA Reacts to Woman Overcoming Her Fear of Snakes as Reptile Gets Wrapped Around Her

• A woman's courageous encounter with a snake has gone viral, showcasing her determination to face her biggest fear
• The TikTok video captured the tense moment when the lady allowed a large snake to be placed around her neck, despite initially being visibly frightened
• With the help of a professional handler, the woman manages to stay calm and overcome her anxiety, earning praise from many online viewers for her bravery

A woman’s brave encounter with a snake has captured the attention of many after a video of her facing her biggest fear surfaced online.

The clip that was posted by the young lady herself on TikTok under the handle @angellasummernamu showcased the tense yet inspiring moment when the woman decided to confront her anxiety by allowing a large snake to be placed around her neck.

At the beginning of the video, @angellasummernamu appeared visibly frightened as handlers carefully draped the snake over her shoulders. She initially flinched and closed her eyes, seemingly overwhelmed by the idea of having the reptile so close. However, as moments passed, @angellasummernamu slowly began to relax, allowing herself to become calmer and more composed.

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The situation quickly grew more intense when the snake began to curl around her neck, tightening its grip slightly. The professional handler remained close by to ensure her safety. Despite the nerve-wracking moment, @angellasummernamu managed to keep calm and did not panic, showing incredible courage in the face of fear.

Eventually, the snake was gently removed by the handler, and @angellasummernamu appeared visibly relieved. She exhaled deeply, smiled, and walked away with a sense of pride. While taking to her TikTok caption, @angellasummernamu expressed how she felt about the moment she overcame her fear and faced her anxiety head-on by saying:

"I faced my fears, part 1. I love nature, but my anxiety is screaming at me."

Although it is not clear where the encounter took place, the video of TikTok user @angellasummernamu has since gone viral after it was released on 3 March 2025, on social media, sparking conversations online, with many praising her bravery.

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Netizens cheer on woman for facing her fear of snakes

The online community took to the comments section to share their thoughts, saying:

Marium said:

"I can never do such a thing."

Dcash JJZZY D added:

"Only a few people can understand her feelings after the snake has been removed."

Ankal 173 expressed:

"Being broke has saved me from a lot of things."

Ssali Priscillah stated:

"The way she used sign language to call the man with a fake smile love you, Angella."

Kari commented:

"The little dance away at the end is probably the cutest thing I’ve ever seen."

Albert Omega Kato simply said:

"I can't even try it."

Farifashions replied:

"This is how I end up every time I try to love."

Watch the video below:

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.

Source: Briefly News