“New Fear Unlocked”: Snake in the Toilet Leaves South Africans Terrified
- A TikTok showed a snake in a toilet and quickly went viral, sparking shock and fear across South Africa
- Viewers admitted they could never use a toilet the same way again, with thousands reacting to the chilling video
- The post spread onto other platforms and sparked a national conversation about animal encounters in the most unexpected places
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South Africans reacted with fear and humour after a TikTok showed a snake hiding in a toilet, sparking a viral conversation.
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A TikTok user @lehlohonolo_maphatlalats posted a video on 11 September 2025 that sent chills down viewers’ spines. The clip showed a snake discovered inside a toilet in Durban, and within less than two weeks, it had racked up over 138,000 likes and more than 7,000 comments. South Africans admitted they were shaken by the idea of ever walking into a bathroom and finding such a scene. The video quickly became one of the most talked-about local posts of the month.
The video sparked a flood of conversations online, with many joking that they would never sit on a toilet again without checking first. Some even confessed that they would happily avoid public restrooms altogether after seeing it, while others swapped their own stories of creepy encounters in everyday spaces. Although snakes in toilets are uncommon in urban areas, the clip reminded South Africans that these reptiles are no strangers to rural homes, where similar incidents are often shared in local communities. The mix of fear and disbelief made it hard to look away, leaving viewers both unsettled and entertained.
When the bathroom turns into a nightmare
The fear factor carried the clip far beyond TikTok, spilling over onto other social media platforms where the story was retold again and again. People could not resist sharing their reactions, with some leaning into the horror and others finding humour in the absurdity of it all. The combination of shock and laughter turned the video into a trending moment, proving once more that the most unexpected animal encounters are the ones that capture the internet’s imagination the quickest.
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The snake video stands as a reminder that even the most ordinary spaces can hide extraordinary and terrifying surprises. South Africans who saw it will not forget the chilling sight any time soon, and the thought of using a bathroom may come with a little extra hesitation after such a scare. It’s the kind of moment that lingers long after the clip ends, showing how a simple video can change the way people look at their everyday surroundings.
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Mzansi reacted to the video
Lowloh wrote:
"I didn’t have a problem with this video until the snake started reversing backwards. 😭🤚"
Thabiso Silangwe said:
"New fear unlocked. ❌ Old fear confirmed. ✅"
Olwethu Mkhonza wrote:
"Shuthi ikhona ngempela lento enghlezi ngiyicabanga. 😭😔"
Sanelisiwe. commented:
"Yup! That confirms it! I'm gonna wear diapers from now on. 👍"
Mazwi Mizo said:
"Thina esifika sesicofa ifoni etoilet amasende angahamba lana. 😭"
Weli☆. wrote:
"I've always imagined this happening, didn't think I'd see it for real."
NtombiHN commented:
"Not me seeing this while I'm on the toilet seat. 😩😳"
Buggz Soldati said:
"I’ve always had this fear, hence I flush before I sit down 😭."
Check out the TikTok video below:
3 other Briefly News stories about snakes
- Indian customs officials in Mumbai foiled a wildlife smuggling attempt, seizing 16 live snakes from a Thai passenger.
- Jesse Campbell, an Australian content creator, told the online community that he gave water to a thirsty strap-snouted brown snake.
- A shocking incident went viral where a 1.8-meter snake was discovered inside a car, causing panic and curiosity among social media users.
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