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While performing at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears made fashion history. Her look was ultra-revealing but the python snake took it to a new level.
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22 Years Ago, Britney Spears Wore A Bra & A Live Snake At The VMAs
Britney Spears Had Hives Rehearsing 2001 VMA Snake Performance
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Britney Spears's 2001 VMAs Performance
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Britney Spears' best looks of all time, Gallery
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Britney Spears' 12 Most Iconic Performances: Photos
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As Britney Spears' 2001 VMAs performance turns 20, snake handler shares backstory
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Britney Spears admits she was terrified during infamous VMAS performance with a python - Mirror Online
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Britney Spears Dances With A Snake 18 Years After VMAs Performance
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22 Years Ago, Britney Spears Wore A Bra & Undies To The MTV VMAs
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As Britney Spears' 2001 VMAs performance turns 20, snake handler shares backstory