SNAKES ALIVE - Snake Slithers Into Shop But Bolts When Startled By Screaming Man

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This is the moment a man screams in terror and a snake flees after the two startled each other at the entrance of a shop.

The incident happened in Guangdong, China, on 31st July and was captured on the store's CCTV system.

The footage shows the man reclining on a chair and playing on his phone when a snake slithers into view near the doorway, prompting him to jump up and yell in fright. The snake instantly recoils and rapidly retreats from the shop.

The video ends as the snake is seen slipping back outside across the road and disappearing from view.

Speaking afterwards, the unnamed man said: “It was a natural reaction. I yelled and both of us were startled. I looked back at the surveillance video and was terrified.”

(Mike Leidig / newsX)


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Description: Snake startles man lying inside shop in Guangdong, China, July 31, 2025. He screamed and scared it away. Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (AsiaWire/NX)

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Description: Snake startles man lying inside shop in Guangdong, China, July 31, 2025. He screamed and scared it away. Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (AsiaWire/NX)
 


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Byline Journalist: Mike Leidig

Byline Sub editor: Marija Stojkoska

Byline Spotter: Ivica Stojanovski

Byline Commisioning Editor: Mike Leidig

Byline Senior Writer: Mike Leidig

Byline Picture Editor: Zorica Stojkovik

Byline Video Editor: Aloysius Fernandes

Byline Copychecker: Emily Wu

Byline Illustrator: Angela Trajkovska

Byline News Editor: Mike Leidig

Geography: Guangdong

Subject: Accidents, Accidents Involving People, Animals, Reptiles, Snakes

T4 Editor Story Rating: 6

T4 Editor Pic/Vid rating: 8

T4 Total rating: 7