Actress Elisabeth Lanz proves nerves of steel: Shock moment with snake on the set of 'Veterinarian Dr. Mertens'!

For almost two decades, Elisabeth Lanz has portrayed the role of veterinarian Dr. Mertens, and not just anywhere in a studio, but right in the middle of Leipzig Zoo! This means: real animals, real emotions, and sometimes real surprises. Normally, the actress keeps a cool head, but a close encounter of the third kind recently caused a true shock moment behind the scenes.

When the Snake Squeezed

In an interview with 'Bild am Sonntag', Lanz talked about this unforgettable incident. "I once filmed with a snake that wrapped itself around my body during a scene and even squeezed a bit," she revealed. Ouch! For most, that would be absolute horror and a reason to stop immediately. But not for Elisabeth Lanz!

Nerves of Steel: The Secret of Her Discipline

Incredible but true: The scene was completed to the end! "You don't stop because of personal sensitivities," Lanz made clear. Where does she get this iron discipline from? The secret lies in her past! In her youth, she was part of the Austrian junior athletics team. She ran 400 and 800 meters as well as 400-meter hurdles. "Back then, I learned discipline, how to manage my energy, and how to listen to my body," she explains in retrospect.

Trust is an Animal Matter

Despite the adrenaline rush, Elisabeth Lanz trusts her animal co-stars and especially the animal trainers blindly. "I have always trusted the animal trainers and watched what they do. It's a sensitive game between the animal, the animal trainer, and me," the actress emphasizes. This special connection and deep trust are the key to the authentic scenes that fans of the series love so much.

Don't Miss a New Episode!

If you want to see how Elisabeth Lanz masters even the hairiest situations and how the story of 'Veterinarian Dr. Mertens' continues: The new episodes of the ninth season are airing until June 10th, every Tuesday at 8:15 PM on ARD. It's worth tuning in!

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