Snake Found Inside Car in Broome: 1.8-Meter Mulga Snake Causes Panic on Social Media

• A shocking incident has gone viral where a 1.8-meter snake was discovered inside a car, causing panic and curiosity among social media users who witnessed the reptile's aggressive behaviour
• The snake's unexpected presence in the vehicle has highlighted the importance of checking cars, especially in warmer regions where snakes may seek shade
• The reactions of social media users to the incident have ranged from humour and sarcasm to fear and disgust
• Briefly News spoke to Nick Evans, a Snake Catcher, who gave insight on what to do when one comes across a snake

In a spine-chilling incident that left social media users in disbelief, a snake was discovered inside a car, writhing and fighting aggressively in a video that has since gone viral.

In the clip, the unsuspecting vehicle owner was startled after spotting the reptile moving around violently in the vehicle.

Frightening snake found in a car

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The incident has sparked a mix of panic and curiosity online. In the footage, the snake is seen twisting and turning, possibly reacting to being trapped or disoriented by the movement of the vehicle. The driver can be heard gasping and attempting to figure out how to safely exit the car without provoking the creature.

ABC Kimberley who shared the post on Facebook on 21 June 2025 revealed that it was 1.8 metre mulga snake that made it way into the four-wheel drive's engine bonnet in Broome. The reptile was extracted by a local snake catcher named Aidan Mitchell.

"It made for a tense drive home from the beach, before a long."

Social media users flooded the comment section with shocked reactions, with many warning others to always check their cars, especially in warmer regions where snakes are more likely to seek shade in vehicles.

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Watch the video of the snake below:

What to do when one comes across a snake

While speaking to Briefly News, Nick Evans, a Snake Catcher, advised individuals who find themselves in such a situation to do the following:

"They should phone a snake remover. They can Google the number of one or download the free ASI Snakes app, which has a comprehensive list of snake removers across the country."

The Snake Catcher went on to state that it is a criminal offence to kill or keep a snake.

"It is illegal to kill or keep this snake, and doing so is a criminal offence. As snake removers, we need permits just to rescue them."

Massive snake shocks the internet

Several social media users were stunned to see the snake, as they took to the comments section to share their thoughts, saying:

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DM Whitter said:

"Gotta be in Broome aye? My cars been siitting for a month or so.....I know I have a family of spideeees that are air'bnbing it. But a king brown! Bugga that!"

Teresa McClelland Jeffries added:

"That would be a destroyed lid because id use my shotgun on that thing."

Rachel Gibbins shared:

"Oh hell no. I'd be stuffed. I would not be getting back in that car."

Johnny Cabrera added:

"Probably chasing a field mouse...let him do the work, field mouse will mess up the car wiring/hardness."

Etta Pope replied:

"That's a pretty big snake."

Elizabeth Johns stated:

"Think I would be selling that car!"

Robert Stottlemire simply said:

"That would be a dead snake."

Jennifer Campbell commented:

"Omg I would burn my car caused I'd never get back in it no way just seeing this makes me scared already."

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• Briefly News previously reported that a standing snake was seen on the streets of Mzansi in a video that went viral on TikTok.
• The heart-stopping moment saw the two animals locked in a standoff, with the dog cautiously assessing the threat while the snake remained coiled and ready to strike.
• An online post showed a massive snake making its way up branches, leaving many jaws on the floor.

Source: Briefly News