A California family experienced a frightening incident when a snake reportedly emerged from an Amazon package and bit a 3-year-old girl.

The child was taken to a medical clinic, where she received treatment and was reported to be in stable condition.

Authorities are investigating how the snake ended up inside the sealed package and traveled through the delivery system unnoticed.

The incident has raised concerns about rare wildlife encounters linked to shipping and supply chains, TCD has reported.

Officials advise people to avoid handling unexpected animals found in packages and to contact wildlife authorities for assistance.