Snakes in the City

Simon must confront his fear of heights in order to recapture a black mamba, a task that pushes him himself to the edge. He also needs to overcome his obsessive‑compulsive disorder to save a spitting cobra, testing his resolve in the process.

Snakes and Sewage is a programme presented as an episode within its series. It falls under the broader category of television programming and is classified as an episode‑type entry, offering a self‑contained narrative that fits within the show's overall structure. The central storyline follows Simon, who is forced to confront two very personal obstacles in order to achieve his mission. First, he must overcome a pronounced fear of heights so that he can recapture a black mamba that has escaped into an elevated environment. At the same time, he is required to manage his obsessive‑compulsive disorder, a mental hurdle that stands in the way of rescuing a spitting cobra that is in immediate danger. Both challenges are presented as essential components of Simon’s task. The fear of heights represents a physical barrier, compelling him to ascend or work at a height that would normally be intolerable. His OCD, on the other hand, creates a psychological barrier that he must master in order to act decisively when the spitting cobra’s safety is at stake. By the episode’s conclusion, Simon’s ability to face his acrophobia and to regulate his compulsive tendencies determines whether he can successfully retrieve the black mamba and secure the spitting cobra’s survival. The narrative hinges entirely on his personal triumphs over these two distinct fears.