Indonesian music star Irma Bule was bitten by a king cobra in the midst of a performance and died roughly 45 minutes later.

The king cobra is certainly a mesmerizing creature to behold, but it also packs an especially powerful and deadly venom.

Indonesian music star Irma Bule was bitten by one in the midst of a performance and died roughly 45 minutes later, reports Sky News.

The snake was part of the act, and while Bule was dancing she stepped on its tail. 

Immediately, the cobra struck out, sinking its fangs into her leg.

According to the local reports, a snake handler rushed to administer an anti-venom, but the singer refused it.