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Adorable newborn snake attacks owner's finger

By Ben Hooper
Who's a vicious little killing machine? Yes, you are. Yes, you are. Screenshot: Storyful
Who's a vicious little killing machine? Yes, you are. Yes, you are. Screenshot: Storyful

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BRASILIA, Brazil, July 18 (UPI) -- A Brazilian reptile enthusiast shared video of an adorable day-old snake showing off its skills as a vicious predator by harmlessly attacking the man's finger.

The video, posted to YouTube by Andre Costa, shows a baby snake in Brazil doing battle with the filmer's hand just one day after being born.

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The tiny red snake coils itself and strikes at the man's finger repeatedly, but is unsuccessful at biting him or causing any injury.

The uploader wrote the snake was feeling nervous and angry about its "first day of life."

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