A brave FedEx driver killed a rattlesnake lurking on a woman’s porch – before apologising for leaving some blood splatters behind.
Matt Govier was delivering a package to Christie Jones’ home when he spotted the slithering intruder in a corner near the steps to her home.
He killed the snake fearing it could attack her when she got home.
Hero Matt then texted the homeowner: “I hope you didn’t have a pet rattlesnake at your front door because I killed him.”
The deliveryman added: “Sorry about the blood.”
Christie praised his considerate actions, explaining that she’s terrified of snakes and that her 12-year-old daughter had left the house just 20 minutes before the snake showed up.
She then realised the snake horror was captured on her Ring doorbell camera at her home in Sumner, Nebraska, US.
Footage shows Matt arriving at the house about two minutes after the prairie rattlesnake slithers up the steps.
The deliveryman exclaims “Oh f*ck” after spotting the deadly snake on the client’s porch.
Matt fetches a shovel from the garage and uses it to kill the 36-inch-long rattlesnake before removing the dead body and cleaning up the mess.
Christie said: “I nominate Matt Govier for FedEx employee of the year.
“My daughter had walked out this front door about 20 minutes prior to the arrival of said snake.”
The homeowner added: “Anyone who really knows me knows how incredibly fearful I am of any kind of snake.”
One local said: “He’s very brave. I might have fainted or peed my pants or both at the same time.”
Jessica said: “Oh my God. Yep, best FedEx guy ever.”
Lisa wrote: “What a hero.”
Brook agreed, stating: “He definitely deserves an award.”
Angela remarked: “Yikes. That’s awesome service.”
Jennifer commented: “That video gives me the creeps. I’m cheering for Matt.”
According to the National Park Service, prairie rattlesnakes can grow up to five feet long and are commonly found in Canada, the USA, and Mexico.
The Service recommends giving them “plenty of space” as “bites are more likely to happen if you provoke or attempt to catch a rattlesnake”.
