"This Kid Is Playing With Death": Little Boy’s Close Encounter With Snake Sparks Outrage in Mzansi

• A troubling video has emerged online, showing a young boy in South Africa handling a snake in a risky way, prompting wildlife experts to issue warnings
• The incident has raised questions about the supervision and education of children around wildlife, with many social media users expressing concern and outrage over the boy's actions
• The clip has sparked a lively discussion online, with viewers sharing their thoughts on the incident and the importance of teaching children about wildlife safety

A shocking video has surfaced online showing a young boy dangerously coming face-to-face with a snake in South Africa, sparking concern and warnings.

The footage shared by Snake Rescue With Kingfrey and Family captured the moment the child, believed to be under 10 years old, jumped to the ground and began crawling, mimicking the reptile’s movements. The boy followed the snake closely, seemingly fascinated as it slithered along the ground.

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At first, the snake appeared undisturbed, continuing on its path. However, the situation quickly turned tense when the reptile realised it was being followed and reacted aggressively.

The snake, believed to be a local species, suddenly raised its head and displayed signs of agitation. Startled, the boy froze before backing away, visibly shocked and frightened. Onlookers can be heard reacting in alarm as the incident unfolded.

It is important to note that the boy’s actions could easily have led to a serious or even fatal outcome, as it is extremely dangerous behaviour and should never be attempted.

Social media users also weighed in, with many condemning the lack of supervision and stressing the importance of educating children about wildlife safety.

The video, uploaded on 16 September 2025, gathered many views, along with thousands of likes and comments, and served as a stark reminder of the dangers of interacting with snakes and other wild creatures.

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SA is outraged by the boy's reaction to the snake

The online community flooded the comments section to express their thoughts on the boy's reaction to the snake, saying:

Shaun Darly said:

"This kid is playing with death. He was almost 99% bitten."

Knowledge Oskana added:

"But the action of this boy, you could see he used to play with a snake, not by chance."

Bra Gavin Van Ra'sebeka wrote:

"He must try even with the black Mamba."

Thusego Mmolawa commented:

"Let me guess, an adult is taking this video?"

Ben Son replied:

"Mwaona behaviour ya njoka Ka? This thing is evil."

Innocent 'Docxent' Mwale stated:

"Dangerous."

Fört Unë simply said:

"Nothing serious, it was the parents taking the video. The snake is harmless. Do you think the cameraman would be following a shooting video if the snake were dangerous?"

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• 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