WATCH: Giant Anaconda Shocks Brazilian Commuters as it Crosses Highway

Commuters in Brazil got a surprise encounter when a massive anaconda decided to cross a busy highway. The 25-foot-long snake, captured on video by stunned onlookers, caused a temporary traffic stop as motorists watched in awe.

The viral video shows the enormous reptile slithering across the highway median, prompting drivers to pull over and create a safe passage for the green anaconda.

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The giant snake meandered slowly across the lanes before disappearing into nearby bushes, all while being filmed by captivated onlookers.

Concerned bystanders even took it upon themselves to direct traffic, ensuring the snake’s safe journey across the road. The footage, shared on Twitter, has garnered over 10 million views and 59,000 likes, with users expressing a range of emotions from amazement to apprehension at the close encounter with the giant reptile.