Rick and Christine Williams, who are self-confessed snake-lovers, got a little too up close and personal with a carpet python in Mackay, Queensland, in 2015.

Christine told Storyful they saw the snake sunning itself on a dirt road when Rick decided to grab his camera and film.

The snake is seen flicking its tongue out at the camera before lunging at it. Christine said it gave her husband quite a fright! Credit: Christine and Rick Williams via Storyful