Kruger National Park. A safari park in South Africa that’s home to such a wide array of some of the most exotic and dangerous animals on the planet. But with so many of the animals you might encounter on a safari trek across the park, you’ll see them from afar, avoid them, respect them and stay safe. But some creatures might sneak up on you…

Even though it’s enormous, the python you’re about to see still manages to hide pretty well. American tourist Time Clare and his partner were being driven around the park when suddenly, a coiled mud-coloured mass could be seen squirming ahead of them. The driver had enough experience to know that it could be a python. But he’d never seen one this big before. And right in their path!

But even with caution and given a safe distance, the python senses danger and lunges for the vehicle, snaps its giant jaws and generally acts terrifying! Have a look at what happened:

Safaris don’t have to be scary, though. You can hang out with and hug cheetahs too, you know!