A family in Queensland, Australia, found two pythons in the bathroom of their home in a period of just three days. Drew Godfrey, an expert from Hervey Bay Snake Catchers, was in charge of removing the intruders, both coastal pythons or Morelia spilota mcdowelli, of the property.
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The first call to the rescue team was when the owner discovered the first snake while using the bathroom. According to Godfrey, “It was a female that was probably there soaking its skin before shedding.” Just a few days later, the homeowners called again, surprised to find another python in the same place. On this occasion, the unexpected visitor was a male, who according to the expert, had probably followed the scent trail left by the female.
Hervey Bay Snake Catchers shared photos of the second rescue on their Facebook account, showing the python in the bathroom and held by Godfrey himself.
“Another coastal carpet python in the same bathroom as a few days ago,” the company wrote humorously along with the images. User feedback was quick to come in, with some admitting that they no longer felt safe in their own bathrooms. “I never sit on a toilet without looking first,” one user commented, while another joked: “That’s why I turn on the bathroom light at night.”
Godfrey explained that although coastal carpet pythons are not venomousthey can measure more than three meters and can be intimidating for those who are not used to them. However, the expert highlighted that they are generally peaceful animals that only bite in self-defense. Furthermore, he mentioned that the pythons They can be useful in the home, as they help control rodent populations and other small animals that could become pests.
Finding a snake in the bathroom is unusual, although not entirely surprising in Australia, home to more than 190 species of snakes, some of which are highly venomous. According to Australian Geographic, approximately 25 of these species are dangerous to humans. However, the coastal python, unlike brown snakes or taipans, does not pose a lethal risk.
A University of Melbourne study found that most fatal bites in the country occur during the warmest months of the year, and that the victims are mostly men who are at or near their homes. Between 2000 and 2016, the brown snake was responsible for 23 of the 35 deaths documented by Australia’s National Coronial Information System.
As for the bathrooms, Godfrey said that although it is unusual to receive calls to remove snakes from this area, his team has had to do similar interventions once or twice a year.
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