"This Is Insane": Friend Gagged After Visiting Couple’s House Overrun by Rats in a Video
- A disturbing video showing a home infested with rats has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread shock and disgust among viewers
- The clip has raised concerns about public health and hygiene practices, with many urging the couple to seek help in cleaning and fumigating the house to prevent the spread of diseases
- The footage has sparked a lively debate online about living standards and the risks associated with neglected living spaces, with viewers sharing their thoughts and reactions to the unsettling footage
A video circulating on social media has left many stunned after a woman reacted in horror upon seeing her friend’s home, which appeared to be infested with rats.
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The clip posted by grooverjeff on Instagram shows the inside of the house in a disturbing state, with clutter and piles of uncleaned items scattered across the floor.
As the camera panned across the room, several rats could be seen darting around, running over furniture and among the mess. The unsettling sight caused one of the visitors to gasp and exclaim in disbelief.
"This is insane. I don’t know how y’all live," the shocked friend said, clearly horrified by the living conditions. His reaction has since been widely shared online, with viewers echoing his shock and disgust. Many questioned how anyone could live in such an environment, while others expressed concern for the couple residing in the house.
Conditions like those seen in the clip are extremely unsafe. Rats are known carriers of diseases and can cause severe hygiene problems in households.
The footage has since sparked debate about living standards and hygiene practices, with many social media users urging the couple to seek help in cleaning and fumigating the house.
While it is unclear exactly where the video was filmed, it has since gone viral since it was published on 11 September 2025. The clip has sparked important discussions around public health, cleanliness, and the risks associated with neglected living spaces. For many, the friend's gagged reaction summed up the overwhelming shock of witnessing a home overrun by rats.
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SA reacts to rats crawling in a couple's house
The online community took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the couple's home being infested with rats.
Theonealsway said:
"I’m not taking ish from that house…everything is theirs."
Javiersanchez091 added:
"This is the guy bringing chicken enchiladas to the potluck at work."
D Mosessss wrote:
"Just leave the house, take the documents. That's it."
Mark_of_the_llama commented:
"There’s nothing to move. Throw it all out and start over."
P. M.Sdesigns replied:
"Look at the condition of the house... both species have been living together for years. The place is nasty and unkept. It's a breeding ground for rats at this bc point. They used to it, it's natural enough for him to want to take some with them@to the new location to start the breeding process again?! Come on, man! Ain't nothing in that house being moved by me nor in my vehicle! Just leave it all behind!"
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3 Rats stories that left SA stunned
- Briefly News previously reported that one woman shocked the South African public with her interesting choice of a pet in a video circulating online.
- A South African student created a buzz on TikTok after sharing a video of her shocking living conditions in student accommodation.
- South Africans were stunned by the now-viral TikTok video of a giant rat sniffing around a bank.
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