A man left the internet shocked after attacking a massive snake that posed no threat.
The giant reptile was minding its own business when the man suddenly picked up a large rock, seemingly intent on killing it.
Unprovoked aggression
Snakes are among the most feared creatures on the planet, and this man’s actions reflected that fear. Without any provocation, he tried to attack the snake, even though the snake showed no signs of aggression towards him.
The video, shared by the Instagram account **@judge_roy78**, shows the snake initially evading the man’s attack. However, after being threatened, it attempted to strike back.
The man managed to dodge its bites, yet he persisted in pursuing the reptile, despite it clearly wanting to escape.
Snakes in South Africa
Encounters with snakes are not uncommon in South Africa, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and the Western Cape.
In these regions, species such as black mambas and Cape cobras are frequently spotted in and around homes.
Viewers were shocked to see someone go after a snake like this.
Some asked why he did it and some suggested that he has unresolved anger issues.
denzelsithole5 said: "Haa but l don't really see why he wanted to kill that snake coz this one is a friendly snake 🤔 😏 And a beautiful one, l have overcome those pythons many times and it also respects human beings.
donkim8544 asked: "How can a snake dodge (a) stone like that?"
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