A viral video making rounds online has captured a dramatic moment when a large snake was reportedly discovered on the roof of a church during a worship service.

According to reports, the incident occurred while members of the congregation were singing and praising God inside the church before the reptile was noticed above them on the building’s roof.

The unexpected sight reportedly triggered fear and panic among worshippers, many of whom were seen looking upward in shock and hoping the snake would move away.

As tension grew inside the church, some members quickly attempted to handle the situation. One individual was seen using a long stick to knock the snake down, while others reportedly armed themselves with planks in an effort to k!ll it.