WATCH: Soweto Driver Explains Why He Keeps Giant Snake in His BMW
A video of a man from Soweto driving with a snake in his BMW left social media users stunned. Fortunately, the man later explained the reason behind having such a large snake in his car.
The TikTok video, shared by @tumisoweto, shows the driver parked in front of a house, with the snake hanging out of his window.
“Random Sunday in Soweto,” the TikToker captioned the clip.
@tumisoweto🐍
In the video, the man steps out of his black BMW and calmly uses both hands to place the massive reptile back into the car.
Viral Reactions and Speculation
After the video went viral, racking up hundreds of thousands of views, social media users began speculating about the unusual scene. Some believed the snake was a pet, while others let their imaginations run wild, suggesting superstitious reasons for the snake’s presence. Some even claimed the snake was the source of the man’s wealth, while others joked that it was a unique way to prevent car theft. Here’s how some users reacted:
Ntsiki_Zulu:
People with pet snakes stress me so much 😫 I bet he has more.
Sgigo:
it’s not abt safety, he must go anywhere with it bcoz it makes him money and it’s the wife
Moloi_Boitu♡:
im sure its a pet snake and he leave in his car on purpose so it does not get stolen . i mean no one would steal a car iwth a snake in it😭😂
Né:
when it tells you to take it on a road trip otherwise you wake up with R13 in your bank account
Reneiloe:
There is nothing on this earth that can make me co-exist with a snake. You guys fear nothing at all all 😂😂
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Soweto BMW Driver Explains Why He’s Cruising Around With a Massive Snake
The BMW driver, later identified as Linda from Protea Glen, set the record straight in another video. He explained that he is a snake catcher and has a passion for reptiles.
“Hi guys, I’m the one who’s been trending with the snake. I am a snake catcher. I love reptiles,” he said.
“You guys can believe what you want. I have nine snakes in total, I won’t stop loving snakes.”
TikTok users also revealed in the comments that Linda is a mechanic, further clearing up any wild rumours surrounding his unusual passenger.