“I Would Die There”: South Africans React as Man Lies Calmly in Cage Full of Snakes in Viral Video

• A man went viral after a video showed him calmly lying in a cage filled with dozens of snakes, showcasing his remarkable bond with reptiles
• Despite struggling academically and dropping out of school, the gent pursued his passion for snakes, dedicating his time to learning about them and building a career around his love for reptiles
• The clip sparked a mix of reactions on social media, with some praising the man's courage and dedication, while others expressed fear and disbelief at the daring display

South Africans were left stunned after a video emerged showing a man calmly lying in a hole or cage filled with dozens of snakes.

The clip, which has since gone viral, shows different types of snakes slithering over his body while more are thrown onto him, creating a scene that left many viewers horrified.

While most would be paralysed with fear, the man who goes by the Facebook handle Jayprehistoricpets appeared completely at ease, smiling and interacting with the reptiles.

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He captioned the video that he posted on 5 September 2025 with a message that revealed his lifelong passion for snakes, saying:

“Hanging out with all my favourite snakes, I’m sure y’all know by now that my favourite animal is snakes."

The social media user Jayprehistoricpets explained that despite struggling academically, he pursued his interest in reptiles, dedicating his time to learning about them and building a career around his love for snakes.

"I was never good at school and actually dropped out, but I was determined to learn about what I was interested in. I decided my path at an early age and was not going to let anything stop me. If you want something, then you will find a way to do it. These snakes are a sign of all the hard work and time I have dedicated to my dream," he added.

Mzansi social media users reacted with a mix of admiration and disbelief. Some praised his courage and dedication, while others admitted they would never dare attempt such a stunt. The daring display not only showcased his bond with snakes but also served as an inspiring message about chasing dreams, no matter how unusual they may seem.

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SA weighs in on a man in a cage full of snakes

Mzansi peeps took to the comments section to express their thoughts on the man in the cage full of reptiles, saying:

Kristina León de la Vega said:

"I would die there."

Vickie Cutright added:

"I'm terrified of snakes, and I do kinda enjoy watching you with your snakes and watching you hatch. Your babies are out. I would like to come to your reptile zoo and 1 day. I will just gotta get up to narrow because there are a lot of snakes there."

Billie Jo Mosley Burns stated:

"Your dream, my nightmare. They're beautiful, but that's overwhelming."

Christina Wise cracked a joke, saying:

"My dream is sitting with wolves lol."

Carina Jacobs commented:

"You will become their next meal."

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