Although not poisonous, pythons are dangerous. Once they get a hold of their prey, they can suffocate them to death within seconds. Although they are not a major threat to humans, they can quickly prey on relatively small domesticated animals. But now, footage of a python circling a dog-shaped toy, mistaking it for a pet dog, is emerging from Australia. Ryan Fuller, an expert snake catcher, captured the snake after learning that it had entered a house on the Sunshine Coast.
A snake that entered a house in the area found a hiding place inside the bedroom. When the house owner’s son saw the snake, the frightened family immediately informed Ryan. When he reached the spot and checked, he realized that a carpet python had entered the house. Carpet pythons are one of the most common snakes on the Sunshine Coast.
Ryan says the python wrapped around the toy, thinking it was a live dog. Seeing this sight was so interesting that he took pictures of it and shared it on social media. The images of the snake quickly gained attention on social media as it was not an uncommon sight. Although the images of the snake are gaining attention as a mistake, the incident also reminds us of something else. How safe should pet dogs and other pets be in areas where pythons are present?
Ryan says no one should try to handle pythons themselves if they see them, assuming they are not poisonous. If they enter the house, he advises that children and pets should be secured as soon as possible and then inform the snake control experts. Carpet pythons typically have hundreds of needle-sharp teeth, meaning that their bite can be very painful. Ryan also reminds that if you find them outside the house, the best course of action is to not disturb them.
English Summary: Snake With ‘100 Needle-Sharp Teeth’ Found Squeezing Toy Dog in Family Home
