A woman’s calm moment turned into chaos when a snake got tangled in her hair
A viral TikTok video shows a woman’s shocking encounter with a snake tangled in her hair, sparking a mix of concern and laughter from South Africans
While the lady remained calm at first, panic set in as the snake slithered into her thick hair
Social media users flooded the comments with humorous reactions, with many joking about their own fear of snakes, while others acknowledged the importance of handling exotic animals safely
A bizarre and hair-raising moment has left Mzansi peeps in shock and stitches after a video surfaced online showing a snake tangled in a woman’s hair.
Snake stuck in her hair
The clip was shared on TikTok under the handle @melanink_1999. It has gone viral on TikTok and other platforms since its publication on the 10th June 2025.
In the video, the woman initially appears calm while the snake is draped over her shoulders. However, within seconds, it slithers upwards and becomes entangled in her thick hair. Panic quickly sets in as the young lady begins saying, “Take it off! Take it off!”
A man, possibly a handler or staff member, is seen rushing to help, attempting to gently remove the serpent without causing further alarm. It took several tense seconds before the snake was finally untangled and removed safely.
Social media users were quick to react, with some expressing sympathy while others made light-hearted jokes about the incident, with one person saying the following in the comments:
“I fear nothing, but as for snakes, jhoo I’d rather walk to Egypt.”
While the woman was not physically harmed, it is always best that exotic animals, especially reptiles, should only be handled under supervision and with proper knowledge.
The incident served as a stark reminder to online users of the unpredictable nature of animals and the importance of caution when interacting with them, especially when fashion and fauna collide.
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