CNN reports that Jerel Heywood was visiting his friend, Rodney Copeland's home on Sunday in Lawton, Oklahoma when the attack occurred.
The snake was wrapped around a porch light, Copeland said.
As Heywood opens the screen door, the snake pops into the corner of the camera and bites into Heywood's head before retreating.
Copeland said he watched in horror as his friend stumbled through the door, shouting as he clutched his face.
"I was in shock," Copeland said. "That could've been anyone of us."
The snake was not as lucky.
Copeland's wife started screaming along with Heywood. Their cries attracted their neighbor, who brought over a hammer.
He knocked the snake off the light and pummeled him to death.
Copeland said it was the first time he found a snake in his home. He imagines the 5-foot-5-incher was taking refuge from recent heavy rains.
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