Lujan Eroles, a 46-year-old resident of Santa Fe, Argentina, had an unexpected and thrilling encounter recently. While going about her day, she stumbled upon a strange creature that left her both startled and intrigued.

Eroles couldn’t help but scream in surprise when she spotted the creature. Her screams attracted the attention of her neighbors, who quickly gathered to observe the unusual find alongside her.

According to Eroles, the creature resembled a snake, but its most distinctive feature was its unusual eyes. This peculiar characteristic added a layer of fear to the encounter. The creature measured only 10 centimeters in length, which made it even more mysterious.

Driven by curiosity, Eroles decided to document her encounter with the creature. She shared a video of it online, sparking discussions and speculations about its species. The online community came alive with theories and attempts to unveil the creature’s true identity. Despite its snake-like appearance, its small size and unique features have left experts and internet users puzzled, with many eager to solve the mystery.

Upon further investigation, it is believed that the creature could be a caterpillar of a rare species of moth native to Central America. As a defense mechanism, this caterpillar mimics the appearance of a snake to scare off potential predators.

Watch the video below to see this intriguing creature for yourself: