“Cool Video”: Man Films Snake Slither Into Bush Pit, Startling a Warthog Out of the Hole, SA Amused

• A dramatic video captured a huge, aggressive snake jumping out of a pit after it startled a warthog that was hiding inside, sending the wild pig scrambling for its life
• The alarming clip was shared on Facebook and sparked widespread amusement among viewers, who found the whole encounter entertaining
• Social media users were left in stitches by the warthog's startled reaction, with many telling the brave snake rescuer that he had seen enough danger for one day

A snake rescuer's routine capture turned into an unexpected moment of chaotic wildlife humour that captivated social media users.

The clip, shared on the Facebook account Bolandsnakeremovals, attracted massive views and comments from viewers who responded with jokes about the forced bush pit entry and the warthog’s quick jump, fearing for its life.

The video captures the rescuer filming a massive, jumpy snake moving violently in the bush, heading toward a pit hole. He confirms that the reptile is aggressive, noting that it had already tried to fight him. The snake, desperate to get away, slithers toward a large bush pit and disappears inside.

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The warthog runs from the snake

The drama shared by Facebook user Bolandsnakeremovals peaks immediately after: the snake’s sudden entrance startled a warthog that was hiding inside the pit, forcing the wild pig to jump out and run for its life. The rescuer, stunned by the unexpected interaction, expressed shock at the reptile's aggressive behaviour and the warthog's panicked escape.

SA’s entertained by the wildlife drama

The clip garnered massive views and over 400 comments from social media users who found the video hilarious. Many viewers commented with jokes about the warthog’s dramatic jump, with some humorously asking who the owner of the pit was between the two animals. Others were concerned for the rescuer’s safety, especially after seeing the snake’s aggressive behaviour. They advised the man to go home, saying he had seen enough wildlife danger for one day.

User @Boikobo Segokgo asked:

"So this place does not belong to one person?"

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User @Juan Hansen joked:

"Legend has it that the pig is still running."

User @Valentin Hamunime commented:

"It’s a lesson that leaving your door open can let anything in, so Mr and Mrs Warthog must learn to close their holes."

User @Mziwakhe Shosha asked:

"Mammals have a perpetual fear of snakes, because tell me why Kasongo is running away from a non-venomous small snake like this?"

User @Brett Garcia shared:

"Cool video. Turbocharged that little warthog."

User @Roxane Scholtz said:

"So funny."

User @Letsogo Getty Mmekwa advised:

"You've seen a lot in one day. Go home and rest, my guy."

Watch the Facebook reel below:

3 Briefly News articles about snakes

• A giant snake was spotted slithering into a bush pit, sparking an online frenzy after the video surfaced on social media platforms.
• A fearless man left netizens stunned after safely removing an aggressive black mamba that was hiding in a little girl's bedroom.
• Briefly News spoke with Denzel Ncube, a local snake handler who shared his love for the reptiles, which started from the age of two when he was found holding one and playing with it.

Source: Briefly News