2 Massive Snakes Fight on Rooftop in Dramatic Showdown in Video, Leaving South Africans Buzzing

• A dramatic video of two massive snakes fighting on a rooftop has gone viral on social media, showcasing their intense and aggressive behaviour as they battle for dominance
• The video featured two male Carpet Pythons, a species of large constrictor known for their strength and size, as they engage in a fierce struggle that continues even after they fall from the roof to the ground
• The unusual rooftop encounter has sparked wider conversations about wildlife coexisting with humans, particularly in residential areas where such sightings may become more common

Mzansi social media was left buzzing after a video surfaced of two massive snakes fighting on top of a rooftop before tumbling to the ground and continuing their dramatic clash.

The video, which was shared by Facebook user Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, has quickly gone viral since it was released on 8 September 2025, showcasing the reptiles aggressively wrapped around each other as they battle for dominance.

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Within seconds, their writhing movements cause them to lose their grip on the roof, sending them crashing to the ground below. Instead of retreating, the snakes persist with their fierce struggle, unfazed by the fall. The place where the incident took place has not been mentioned.

The clip was captioned:

“When male snakes fight, they often don’t care about their surroundings. These two male Carpet Pythons fell off a roof and kept fighting!"

The explanation shed light on the behaviour, which is typical during the breeding season. Male snakes often engage in intense wrestling matches to compete for mating rights, with the stronger male ultimately gaining access to nearby females.

Online users expressed a mixture of shock, fear, and fascination with one person saying:

"Well, that's a lot better than finding them in your toilet making out."

Carpet Pythons, while non-venomous, are large constrictors known for their strength and size, often growing several metres long. The snake battles, though dramatic, are rarely fatal and usually end when one male submits.

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The unusual rooftop encounter has since sparked wider conversations about wildlife coexisting with humans, particularly in residential areas where such sightings may become more common. For many viewers, though, the message was clear, snakes fighting on rooftops are best admired from a very safe distance.

People react to the snakes fighting on the roof

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

Beverly Blakeney said:

"They're really wrapped in each other, so I guess they are screwing."

Kerry Hall added:

"So the female can't be far away, she could be in your ceiling."

Jamie Hall replied:

"I think a snake catcher would know the difference between fighting and mating."

Sefita Polata expressed:

"They are not fighting! They are dancing salsa."

Nicky Le Grange commented:

"Mating, fighting, dancing......All I know is I'll be running."

Erin Walker stated:

"Looks like mating to me, they're moving in rhythm, not striking each other. Looks very graceful lol."

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• Briefly News reported that two male carpet pythons were battling over a nearby female when they fell through the roof into the toilet of a Lake MacDonald, Australia, home, leaving the residents astonished.
• A guy was shown in a terrifying encounter with a huge snake in a tense video that has gone viral online, leaving viewers on edge.
• A family was horrified when, while doing their usual laundry, they found a live snake coiled inside their washing machine.

Source: Briefly News