“I Would Give Up Drinking”: Nick Evans’ Viral Black Mamba Rescue Entertains Mzansi

• A snake rescue expert showed people his win after coming across a dangerous black mamba
• Nick Evans revealed his latest snake rescue in the KZN Westville area on his popular Facebook page
• Social media users reacted with hilarious jokes about the snake's surprising location

Popular snake rescue expert Nick Evans shared his recent encounter with a black mamba. The post showing Nick Evan’s first dangerous snake rescue of 2026 was fascinating to some people, while others cracked jokes as the black mamba was found in an interesting spot.

In a photo shared on Facebook, Nick Evans said he found his first black mamba of 2026. The snake rescuer detailed that the dangerous snake was wrapped around a wine bottle. The black mamba was found in Westville. Nick said he pulled out the bottle first before removing the 2-meter black mamba.

See the photo of the snake below:

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South Africa discusses black mamba rescue

Online users thought the black mamba find was remarkable. The black mamba is considered the most dangerous snake in the world, and many thanked Nick Evans for keeping people safe.

The snake rescuer’s post amassed many reactions from South Africans. Most people were full of jokes regarding the snake's chosen chill spot around the wine. Read the comments below:

Tracey Cairns commented:

"I would give up drinking if confronted with this seriously."

Olivia Jacobs wrote:

"To those who have a drinking problem. This is one way to start drinking orange juice. Especially since one is still sober all at it....MR Mamba you don't have to be so bottled up.. it tough to open up. But uncle Nick Evans- Snake Rescuer is there to help you."

Heather Farquhar had questions:

"I wonder how he wrapped himself around the bottle,"

Carolina Van Heerden was full of jokes:

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"Maybe the mamba had a hangover and was hoping for a open bottle . Just joking...nice job Nick keep safe and God bless."

Salva Govender remarked:

"Hope you offered the snake a drink and sent it on its way. And one for Nick, too."

Damien Damo Chetty said:

"Even snakes have to drink now to deal with us humans."

TC Nikem wrote:

"Call Alcoholics Anonymous. Tell them you found the perfect way to get them alchies to quit drinking cold turkey forever."

Leh Langalibalele Maluque added:

"I wish it would curl up all my husband's bottles so that he stays away from them."

Tracey Cairns was disturbed by the sighting:

"I would give up drinking if confronted with this seriously."

Other Briefly News about snakes

• Online users were stunned by a video of a black mamba moving on its tail.
• The post about a snake in a house was a viral hit among online users who were mortified by where it was found.
• A video went viral as it showed the massive snake a man found in his home.
• People were stunned by a video of giant snakes that were on the move together.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News