STAFF at a bank in China were given the fright of their lives after a four kilogram python fell from the roof, right where they were standing.

The staff were in a meeting before the Nanning City bank opened on Friday, when the snake suddenly fell, brushing one of the workers on its way down. Security cameras captured the whole thing.

Seconds later the bankers scattered, while the snake is seen slithering on the floor, under a couch.

Several people come back to find the snake, and take photos.

Videos were posted on Chinese social media, and it’s since gone viral around the world.

Local media reports the snake was eventually captured by wildlife carers, and the bank opened as per usual.