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"Do you have these in a size 8? They look comfortable to wear while I'm terrifying people around town." sunshinecoastsnakecatchers and zookeeper_dan/Instagram

Animals

Just Browsing… and Slithering: Poisonous Snake Found in Aussie Store

The eastern brown snake emptied the clothing shop, which was offering exciting deals on summer clothing that’s almost entirely venom-free.

I'm not sure what it is, but it rattles when I shake it. Scutdude/Creative Commons

Animals

The Snek’s In The Mail - Man Repeatedly Sent Live Rattlesnakes

Mail generally isn’t supposed to consist of live animals, but a man hissed his pants after a living rattlesnake was mailed to him. Which would have been just an odd news story if it didn’t happen again.

The deadly eastern brown snake should be avoided at all costs, and ideally not be brought to a crowded hospital where the goal is for people's health to get better, not worse. Matt Clancy/Wikimedia Commons

Animals

Once Bitten, Twice Dumb: Australian Snake Bite Victims Told Not to Bring Snakes to Hospital

Those bitten by a snake should not bring it with them to the hospital, officials said. It won’t help the treatment process, and it will likely elicit comments like, “Ah! There’s a freaking snake in the room! Get it out! I can’t work like this!”

Rosie with her Guinea Pig Rosie Wightman/Facebook

Animals

Girl Wrestles 8-Foot Python to Save Beloved Guinea Pig

12-year-old Rosie Wightman displayed remarkable bravery, fighting off an 8-foot python to save her guinea pig, MaxiBon. The shocking incident, caught on CCTV and shared online, has turned a potentially tragic event into a heartwarming tale of courage and love.

Snake Swallowed Gear Shift Knob Second Chance Wildlife Center in Gaithersburg, MD/Facebook

Nature

Snake Undergoes Surgery After Swallowing Gear Shift Knob

An eastern rat snake, having swallowed a gear shift knob, underwent successful surgery at the Second Chance Wildlife Center. The unusual case left both herpetology and automotive communities astonished, and it’s believed that the snake mistook the knob as an egg.

9-Foot Python Caught Using Golf Clubs Marco Island Police Department/Facebook

Nature

Police Use Golf Clubs to Subdue Nine-Foot Python at Golf Course

At Florida’s Hideaway Beach Club, police officers used golf clubs from the nine-hole course to subdue a nine-foot Burmese python. The creative and resourceful approach of law enforcement has helped address the persistent threat posed by these exotic snakes in the Sunshine State.

Carpet snake in the rafters of veranda in Queensland, Australia FB Screenshot/Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers

Animals

Large Carpet Python Found in Roof of Veranda

In Australia, a woman was stunned to find a large snake in the rafters. She quickly called in the experts at Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7 who carefully untangled the python from the ceiling beams, and relocated the snake to a more appropriate location.