“Great Description”: Afrikaans Woman Explaining Her Reaction Upon Seeing Cape Cobra Has SA Amused
- An Afrikaans woman went viral after sharing a candid video explaining what the shock and fear of seeing a Cape Cobra on a walking path made her do
- The shocking yet hilarious incident, shared on Facebook, confirmed that the encounter happened near a horse area on a farm, sparking laughter online
- Social media users found the woman's honesty to be too South African, with many admitting they would have had the same extreme reaction had they seen the reptile
Source: UGC
A humorous and relatable video capturing extreme, automatic, instinctive fear caused by the sight of a snake captivated social media users.
The candid clip, shared on the Facebook account Boland Snake Removals, documented a frightening yet funny wildlife encounter which left viewers commenting in amusement.
The video features the woman filming a passage in what appears to be a farm, on a farm. She narrates her shock, explaining that she was simply walking when she spotted a Cape Cobra, a highly venomous snake.
The woman explains her snake encounter
The woman in the video shared by Facebook account Boland Snake Removals explained that the encounter was so unexpected and terrifying that she immediately soiled herself out of her sheer shock.
PAY ATTENTION: Briefly News is now on YouTube! Check out our interviews on Briefly TV Life now!
Profile of the highly venomous Cape Cobra
The Cape Cobra is one of South Africa’s most dangerous snakes, accounting for a high number of fatal bites, often alongside the black mamba. The species is found across the Cape province into Namibia and Botswana, appearing in various colours from black to speckled yellow. Easily confused with the mole snake, the cape cobra will stand its ground if threatened, quickly forming a hood before striking. Its potent venom is neurotoxic, causing rapid muscle weakness and respiratory issues, which necessitate immediate hospitalisation and antivenom for victims. (Source: African Snakebite Institute).
Source: UGC
SA loves the woman’s honesty
The comments section was quickly filled with social media users who were in stitches over the honesty of the woman's confession. Many jokingly asked if she was still walking around with soiled pants, creating light-hearted banter around her immediate physical response. Some noted that she was too South African for not mincing her words or hiding the embarrassing reaction, showcasing a genuine and relatable transparency. The overall response was a mix of solidarity over the shared fear of snakes and appreciation for the woman's candid humour. Others related to her extreme reaction, confirming they would have also had an immediate accident upon seeing the dangerous reptile.
User @Sue White commented:
"This is so South African, lol. She didn't mince her words."
User @Hendrik Breed added:
"I can't say that better in English! Afrikaans is way more descriptive!"
User @Johan Visser shared:
"Hoop jy was nie ver van die huis af nie (hope you were not far from the house)."
User @Sonya Van Wyk said:
"You messed in your broek (pants). I would've done too."
User @Badruneesa Lawrence teased:
"With that accent, I shall be giving you lots of wrong Afrikaans words to say."
User @User @Adriaan Magiel Geldenhuys commented:
"Great description, to the detail. Awesomeness."
Watch the Facebook reel below:
3 Briefly News articles about snakes
- A Cape Town learner hiking in the remote Cederberg was airlifted to safety on Friday, November 28, 2025, after being bitten by a highly venomous snake.
- A man filmed his risky attempt to grab a python hiding in the wheel well of a 4x4, resulting in him suffering a bite from the non-venomous reptile.
- A woman shared a terrifying video after discovering a snake slithering across the tiled floor of her home, prompting her to immediately panic and call for help.
PAY ATTENTION: Follow Briefly News on Twitter and never miss the hottest topics! Find us at @brieflyza!
Source: Briefly News
