We know One Direction fans will do anything to get close to the band...but risking their lives by entering an area known to be home to poisonous snakes is just plain silly.

Unbelievably, awe-struck Directioners camped outside the boys' hotel in Adelaide, Australia have been ignoring signs carrying the rather ominous message snake habitat.

As a result, police got in contact with the The X Factor runners-up, who are on a 24-date tour of Australia and New Zealand, to warn them about the risks facing their adoring fans.

1D's Liam Payne then issued his own warning on Twitter, saying: "Girls behind the hotel please get out the fields there's a huge sign saying snake habitat it's just not worth it someone's gunna get hurt."

In a second tweet, he added somewhat impatiently: "Are u not reading what I'm saying its a SNAKE HABITAT TURN AROUND."

Those who decide not to move are surely asking for trouble....