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Confused snake gets caught in a loop while trying to shed its skin

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Andrea Romano
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If you've ever felt confused and unsure of your path in life, meet your spirit animal.

Alice Springs Reptile Centre in Australia shared a video of a Stimson's Python in the middle of sloughing its skin. Unfortunately, this one took a wrong turn somewhere.



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The center commented on Facebook, "it looks like a steering wheel." The unusual shed is quite rare for a Stimson's Python.

The snake was able to find its way out of its predicament. It took about three hours to finally break free, according to the center.

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Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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