Whenever we think of snakes, slithering, frightening creatures come up in our imagination in shades of green, brown, black, or gray, but nature sometimes surprises us with something that we would least imagine, or which seems fictional in nature- the pink snakes.

While this might seem like an AI-generated idea or something straight out of an animated movie, it is actually true!

These rare and beautiful reptiles look almost unreal, with in all shades of pink, from soft blush pinks to bright bubblegum pink. Their unique colour, patterns, and overall appearance has made them favourites among reptile lovers and wildlife photographers across the world.

Here are five of the most stunning pink snakes found around the world.