Snake in the suburbs: 5m long snake climbs tree in backyard
Warning: New fear unlocked!
Every time you think Australia couldn't possibly become more Australian, e see a video like the one below.
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Viewers have been captivated by a video that quickly went viral, and it's no surprise as to why.
The video captures a family viewing one of the strangest things we've ever seen.
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As the family, cameraperson included, stare on, a carpet snake (aka a carpet python) can be seen slithering its way from the roof of the house into a tree.
The onlookers' comments are almost as entertaining as the snake itself:
@iamiandyi Only in Australia will you see a 5 metre long Carpet Snake in the suburbs. #snake #onlyinaustralia🇦🇺 #sellthehouse ♬ original sound - Andrew Anthony
According to the Southern Australian Department for Environment and Water, you don't have to be too scared of a carpet python:
Carpet Pythons are semi-arboreal snakes (sometimes spending time in trees) which are non-venomous and popular as pets around the world. They are nocturnal, grow up to three metres long and can weigh up to 5kg.
But in response to the viral video, one user shared the same reaction that most people probably related to:
@therealkeefe #greenscreen #greenscreenvideo ♬ original sound - Keefe
However, the best response came from Australian professional field guide and wildlife expert Croc Turnball:
@croc.tails #stitch with @Keefe Wait for it….. 😂😂😂 #australia #hoopsnakes #aussiehumour #croctails #foryoupage ♬ original sound - Croc Turnbull
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Main image courtesy of iStock/Ken Griffiths