I know we’re supposed laud creative, thought-provoking, Breaking Bad-type series… but one of my favorite 2011 treats was Fear Factor‘s return on NBC. The two hour season premiere was no doubt trivial but also unrivaled and entertaining. I don’t know if anything they do this season will gross me out — or make me as uneasy — as the tank of cow blood did, but they certainly can try.

For the most part, the new season has been every bit as audacious as the producers said they would make it (though, I’m sure some would rather they stick to actual fear instead of ridiculous stunts that make it seem like an obstacle course), and tonight’s all new episode “Snake Bite” will probably be no different.

Especially to those who have a fear of snakes. Check out the sneak peek video below.

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