Toni Collette shares alarming video of wild encounter with giant snake: 'This is Australia'

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Toni Collette has been enjoying an overseas jaunt of late.

But on Thursday the 51-year-old fan favourite paid a quirky tribute to her homeland.

The Knives Out star took to Instagram with a video featuring a close encounter with a gigantic snake in broad daylight.

In the clip, the enormous reptile was seen curled around the handle bars of a bicycle which was chained to a tree in a park.

Toni uploaded the video without any caption, but included music from the 1985 hit Sounds of Then (This is Australia) by Gang Gajang.

Toni Collette has been enjoying an overseas jaunt of late, but on Thursday the 51-year-old fan favourite paid a quirky tribute to her homeland. Pictured

Toni Collette has been enjoying an overseas jaunt of late, but on Thursday the 51-year-old fan favourite paid a quirky tribute to her homeland. Pictured

The Knives Out star took to Instagram with a video featuring a close encounter with a gigantic snake in broad daylight. In the clip, the enormous reptile was seen curled around the handle bars of a bicycle which was chained to a tree in a park

The Knives Out star took to Instagram with a video featuring a close encounter with a gigantic snake in broad daylight. In the clip, the enormous reptile was seen curled around the handle bars of a bicycle which was chained to a tree in a park

It comes after Toni returned to Italy earlier this year to film her upcoming romantic comedy feature Under The Stars.

The Australian actress, who recently spent time in Paris filming her upcoming movie A French Pursuit, will star opposite Andy Garcia (Ocean's 11), Alex Pettyfer, (Magic Mike), and Eva De Dominici (The Cleaning Lady) in the Michelle Danner-directed film.

The film follows a struggling romance novelist who has grown tired of his loveless relationship.

Things take a twist when finds his dream girl during a trip to Italy.

Last month Toni shared pictures of the sight-seeing she enjoyed between breaks in Puglia, Italy.

Toni uploaded the video without any caption, but included music from the 1985 hit Sounds of Then (This is Australia) by Gang Gajang

Toni uploaded the video without any caption, but included music from the 1985 hit Sounds of Then (This is Australia) by Gang Gajang

Toni announced her separation from ex-husband Dave Galafassi, 47, after 19 years of marriage back in December 2022

Toni announced her separation from ex-husband Dave Galafassi, 47, after 19 years of marriage back in December 2022

Toni has spent plenty of time in Italy in recent years, having filmed her 2023 action comedy Mafia Mama in Rome.

The fan favourite was filming the Mafia comedy when news of her divorce made global headlines.

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Toni announced her separation from ex-husband Dave Galafassi, 47, after 19 years of marriage back in December 2022.

The former couple have been co-parenting daughter Sage and son Arlo since their breakup over a year ago.

Last month Toni hinted she may be ready to move on from her ex in a cryptic message she shared Instagram on Monday.

The actress posted a very telling quote by Indian-American author and alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra, which encourages readers to 'thaw' their hearts.

'As you transition out of March, may the light renew you. May your heart thaw and open wide to the promise of new beginnings,' it read.

'In this transition, may you feel deeply seen, truly heard, and embraced in full acceptance. Let joy energise your spirit.'

It continued: 'Dance in this light of rebirth, as you step from the shadow of Winter into the warmth and wonder of Spring.'

The actress posted a very telling quote by Indian-American author and alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra, which encourages readers to 'thaw' their hearts

The actress posted a very telling quote by Indian-American author and alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra, which encourages readers to 'thaw' their hearts

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