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They say opposites attract, but this is just ridiculous.

This snake and mouse have struck up an unlikely friendship after the furry rodent was dropped into the huge reptile's tank - as its dinner.

And now, six days later, they're best of pals.

(Image: Twitter/@Zoey_Michele_)

Apparently, the snake's owner bought the mouse which she planned to give to her pet python as food.

However, she was given a shock when she returned to find the slithering 'killer' curled up with its furry friend, as they slept peacefully side-by-side.

Zoey Michele, from Texas, US, posted the amazing pictures on Twitter on Monday after her aunt, who owns the pet python, made the amazing discovery.

(Image: Twitter/@Zoey_Michele_)

She said: "My aunt has a snake at my house and she bought a mouse to feed him the mouse is now on day 5 and they are BFFs now."

The snaps, which have already been retweeted more than 50,000 times, have amazed other users on Twitter.

Jeff Stashbox posted: "This is a Disney movie waiting to happen".

But others have taken a more cynical approach.

Lisa Rowe wrote: "This won't end well, one way or another."

So, what's really going on here?