Snake Hitches a Ride on a Motorcycle Going 161 MPH (Video)

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A snake is never a welcome sight on a motorcycle. Image via YouTube screenshot.

If you’re racing down a country road, trying to push your motorcycle to its top speed, the last thing in the world you want to see on your dashboard is a snake. But that’s what happened to this Brazilian biker, who was keeping one eye on the road and another on the speedometer, when a yellow serpent crawled into his field of vision. According to YouTube user deninhodovalle, who uploaded the video, the snake had likely been sitting on the engine for warmth, and decided to take a stroll when things got windy.

The most amazing part of the video is how the motorcyclist handles his stowaway. Rather than trying to toss it off the bike while moving, or generally freaking out, he slows down, pulls over, and gets off. He and his friends have a good laugh about it, then knock the snake off the bike, and go on their way.

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