What was the most terrifying animal you encountered?

A few weeks ago, a few workers in nearby plantation complained of wild fowls squealing and clamouring. Next time it happened, a couple of us went to investigate. It was like a battlefield. The wild flows were flying around, producing loud noises in a certain area. As we approached, we noticed a big king cobra standing up almost to a man's height. It was hissing and posturing. The ladies who came with us shrieked in fear and ran.
They refused to work near that location for a month.

It was a scary sight, but I must say that it was also magnificent. It is a majestic animal.

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DunningKruger · 61-69, M

Once when I was a kid, I went to walk up the stairs to my bedroom. I saw something black curled up on the steps, and at first thought it was a belt. Then it moved.

The next thing I knew, I was standing on the sofa across from the staircase. I got a broom and herded the snake out the front door. I grabbed the shotgun, but by the time I got out, it was gone.

Renkon · 36-40, M

@DunningKruger Do you remember what kind of snake it was? Poisonous?

DunningKruger · 61-69, M

@Renkon It was probably a western rat snake. They're harmless, but can grow huge.

Renkon · 36-40, M

@DunningKruger Hmm. Rats snakes are common in our place. They are generally harmless and to an extend controls the rat population.

DunningKruger · 61-69, M

@Renkon Yes. Scared me pretty bad at the time, though.