Britney Spears.Photo:Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Kevin Mazur/WireImage
Britney Spearsis opening up about “how scared” she was during her 2001 VMAs performance with a live python.
“One of my favorite performances was with an albino python 😳🐍💃🏼 …,” Spears wrote in the post’s caption, before adding that she wasn’t entirely at ease during the now-famous performance.
“I still remember how scared I felt when I was handed this snake and took the stage !!!”
“I talked more about this performance and other favorites in my book#TheWomanInMe," Spears continued in the post’s caption, before adding, “I can’t wait for you to read it on October 24th 😉🌹@gallerybooks@simonschusteruk.”
The singer’s video ended with an image of her new book — which featured an animation of a python wrapped around it — along with details of the date it will be available to pre-order.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Britney Spears.Steve Granitz/WireImage

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“Britney’s compelling testimony in open court shook the world, changed laws, and showed her inspiring strength and bravery,” Jennifer Bergstrom, Gallery Books Senior Vice President and Publisher told PEOPLE at the time.
“I have no doubt her memoir will have a similar impact — and will be the publishing event of the year. We couldn’t be more proud to help her share her story at last.”
source: people.com