A video claiming to be of a huge snake in South America has gone viral on TikTok
Video sharing platform TikTok has always been the home for bizarre and weird things to go viral, be it a meme, quiz or a random video. And once again the platform is buzzing with one such viral video.
A massive serpent captured in a viral TikTok from South America has left viewers in awe, with some speculating that the unsettling footage might be the result of artificial intelligence.
Is the video of the huge snake in South America real or fake it goes viral on TikTok and Twitter
The video, shared by @triggerprotuberances on TikTok, depicts a young boy sprinting through South American streets with a colossal snake slithering close behind. The video has amassed over 27 million views, garnering more than two million likes and a comment section filled with both frightened and amusing responses.
Accompanying the eerie TikTok post is the captioned as, “TF going on in South America?” In the comments section, users are engaged in a lively debate about the authenticity of the snake footage.
Authenticity of Video
@John proposed that the creature in the video is a “Kodiak snake.” Amid the marvels of contemporary AI technology, opinions diverge on the credibility of such videos. A TikTok user remarked on the challenge of distinguishing between reality and fiction: “I can’t tell now if these videos are real or not, they’re so crazy.”
Expressing fatigue, @Greg questioned, “Is that a real snake? I’m sorry I’m really tired.” @kellylcbrl14 expressed belief in the video’s authenticity, noting, “I think it’s real because you can see the snake’s tongue. Scary!”
Some skeptics dismissed the video’s realism, highlighting the snake’s seemingly slow approach towards the young boy. @jessienix588 playfully suggested that AI was involved, sarcastically asking, “The snake didn’t notice the cameraman?”
In a nod to Harry Potter, @just_witchy_leelee humorously commented, “It’s just Nagini,” referencing the character with the ability to transform into a snake. Another user humorously asked, “Who opened The Chamber of Secrets?”
Amidst jokes about the serpent’s leisurely pace, @MichelleAshley quipped, “Why does he look like I do running in my dreams?” Meanwhile, a playful reference to video games turning into reality surfaced with the comment, “We got Temple Run IRL before GTA 6.” Adding a humorous twist, @kgopelo wrote, “No man, he’s just my classmate.”
Whether the video is authentic or AI generated remained in question, users of the platform are still going gaga over it.