ITV I'm A Celeb's Sam Thompson has close encounter with deadly snake as rangers rush in

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I'm A Celebrity campmate Sam Thompson narrowly avoided being bitten by a critter which can kill – after a Small-eyed snake was dramatically removed from camp, just yards from his bed.

Made In Chelsea star Sam, 31, and the rest of camp were asleep when the dangerous snake slithered in to join the celebs. And because they're so highly venomous, it needed to be taken out immediately, so one of the camp rangers rushed in to help.

A show source said: "On Saturday night the camp had a very unwelcome visitor and the snake needed to be removed quickly and safely.The Small-eyed snake slithered in and was seen venturing near to Sam." "Luckily the rangers spotted it and were quick to act and swiftly removed the snake, without even waking Sam or the other celebrities." The source added: "Before going in the celebrities receive talks from the rangers and a medic and are made aware of the types of animals to look out for in the jungle. "But of course it goes without saying they are under constant watch by the experienced rangers who know exactly when they need to jump to action.

On this occasion there was no way the snake would be left in there and danger was quickly averted for Sam and the rest of the celebs." The Small-eyed snake has the latin name cryptophis nigrescens and is described as "highly venomous" and will bite readily and "thrash about if handled".