‘Objects In Mirror Are Poisonous Than They Appear’: Driver Spots Snake On Car’s Side Mirror While Driving

No one likes to spot a snake at places where these reptiles are not supposed to be. With that said, major panic was natural to set in, soon after a man ended up discovering a snake at one of the most unusual

places: his car’s side mirror! A spine-chilling video was recently shared on social media, which showed the deadly reptile slithering its way out from the vehicle’s side mirror. The incident looked horrifying to not only the poor driver but also to people passing by, as bikers were seen reacting surprised and shocked in the clip. As per the post, the incident happened on the Namakkal–Salem road in Tamil Nadu. As soon as the video picked up virality, ‘authorities and wildlife experts’ were quick to issue safety alerts to drivers, asking them to check their vehicles thoroughly before driving them. Many also pointed out how such incidents become common during the rainy season.As per the post, the car driver was able to stop the vehicle safely. Most netizens called the incident scary, while some recalled similar instances and claimed that they later left driving altogether.Times Now could not confirm the details and the authenticity of the post.

Check out the viral post:

“Safety Alert for Drivers! Shocking Incident on Namakkal–Salem Road: Snake Discovered Inside Car’s Side Mirror While Driving As the cold and rainy season sets in, motorists are urged to be extra cautious before hitting the road. Always inspect your vehicle thoroughly especially under the bonnet, wheel arches, and side mirrors as snakes and other small creatures often seek warmth and shelter inside parked vehicles during this season.A recent incident on the Namakkal–Salem Road has raised serious concern. A driver was shocked to discover a snake hidden inside his car’s side mirror while he was on the move. Fortunately, the driver managed to stop safely, but the situation could have turned dangerous. Authorities and wildlife experts are advising drivers to check their vehicles carefully before starting, particularly after long parking hours or in areas surrounded by vegetation. Stay alert, stay safe, a few minutes of precaution can prevent a major scare or accident,” the post read. The post was shared on X (formerly Twitter), by the handle ‘karnatakaportf’. The post was shared today and pulled more than 551K views from netizens.

⚠️ Safety Alert for Drivers!Shocking Incident on Namakkal–Salem Road: Snake Discovered Inside Car’s Side Mirror While DrivingAs the cold and rainy season sets in, motorists are urged to be extra cautious before hitting the road. Always inspect your vehicle thoroughly… pic.twitter.com/AOGzVdArxi

— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) November 11, 2025

Internet’s Reactions:

ALSO READ: ‘Is Something Going On In Delhi?’ Student’s Unusual Reddit Post Hours 'BEFORE' Delhi Blast Grabs Attention “Not a blind spot. A bite spot,” a user said. “This incident happened to me on a bike. I didn’t dare to touch the bike for more than 10 years,” added the next user. “Objects in the mirror are more poisonous than they appear,” joked a third person. “Goes to sleep in a nice dry cosy spot and wakes up in a giant contraption moving faster than it has ever travelled before, it must have been a nightmare for that poor little snake,” added another person in the comments.ALSO READ: Indian Army Soldiers Make Tea From Completely Frozen Milk In Siachen; Internet Hails Their Efforts “Tree snake trinket .. harmless.. in India just cobra, viper and krait are venomous rest all are harmless,” pointed out the next person. “Initially I thought he had deliberately placed this toy over there to scare the bikers who overtake,” commented another.