Being dangerous isn't enough to scare Arnold Schwarzenegger, and 'The Austrian Oak' proved it yet again recently by posing with a snake.

On March 6, Zimmer Biomet CEO Ivan Tornos shared a video on his Instagram page on March 6 that displayed Schwarzenegger providing his wife, Ana Hidalgo, with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Amid a social gathering, the 7x Mr. Olympia took Hidalgo in for a snap with the snake.  

In the video, Ana initially appears hesitant to pose with the snake, and Schwarzenegger is seen encouraging her and offering to sit beside her for the photo. He then leads Tornos to the bench where the snake handlers drape the massive reptile around both of their shoulders. Arnold even held the snake’s head in his hand.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is no stranger to encounters with wild animals. One of his most intense encounters was in 2016 when a wild elephant chased his vehicle during a safari in South Africa. In addition, Arnold has posed alongside lions and tigers in photo shoots and film-related promotions.

Zimmer Biomet is a global healthcare company that specializes in manufacturing medical devices that help in treating problems related to bones, joints, and muscles.

In November 2024, Tornos announced that Schwarzenegger had joined the company as its first Chief Movement Officer, which led to his wife having this unique experience with the snake in March 2026.

The video garnered a plethora of reactions, including one from the noted Hollywood actress, Sofia Vergara,

What did Sofia Vergara say about Arnold Schwarzenegger's snake photo?

The video attracted a lot of attention from fans, with even Schwarzenegger taking to the comments section of Tornos' post to flaunt his valor with a bicep curl emoji.

Vergara also used a similar way to express her thoughts after watching 'The Austrian Oak' and Hildalgo posing with such a giant snake. She refrained from using words and trusted emojis more to voice herself.

The Hot Pursuit actress used a collection of four emojis to express her startled emotions, which looked like, "😮😮😂😂"

Others appreciated Schwarzenegger, saying things like, "Arnold you are great Man," while a cheeky commenter wrote, "Come with me if you want to live," which was a famous dialogue from Schwarzenegger's iconic movie, Terminator.

But, while Hidalgo was clearly afraid to click the snap due to the snake, how do you think you would have reacted if Schwarzenegger took you in for the photo?

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Written by

Ruwa Javed

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