My friend Janice is presently attending rehearsals for a play with our local theatre group, three times a week. Driving into her carport late last week, she was surprised but not worried, by the presence of this beautiful Carpet Python. Python's are non venonmous and if left alone harmless to humans.
This link will quite simply explain why Janice was unconcerned.
https://backyardbuddies.org.au/backyard-buddies/carpet-python/
He quite possibly lives under her roof. It is not uncommon, along with possums. We often have to walk around pythons sleeping in the sun on our bush trails. They don't worry me, but I'm happy that this fellow isn't habitating on our block, or is he?
Snakes are another matter. Queensland is home to some of the most deadliest snakes in the world. Thankfully not seen often and they prefer to slither away rapidly unless they feel threatened. Over our 12 years of walking we have only seen 10 or so slithering away on our bush walks.
I think I’m quite pleased to live where I do. In Jersey we don’t even have an adder. Only grass snakes and slow worms. B x
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your wonderful island for me. I have such happy memories from my short stay.
DeleteThose snakes need a wide berth. Best to avoid if at all possible. I imagine one can get accustomed to having them around. I think it wouldn’t be easy to feel that way though. Not for me anyway.
ReplyDeleteYes Marie, we do get accustommed to be always aware of their possible presence. For some in our walking groups, that is much easier said than done. They are scarey creatures but just driving on our M1 is more dangerous and too often far more deadly.
DeleteWestern Washington State has no poisonous snakes. I've learned not to jump when I see one.
ReplyDeleteWhen we had our previous large garden, I was often startled by a slithering black scaley lizard. I was always jumped and the heart raced.
DeleteUGH! Had to quickly get through this blog post!
ReplyDeleteWe make noise when walking in the bush, but not to the extent of what you have to do to deter bears.
DeleteUgh! Not my favourite among your posts, Helen! 😄
ReplyDeleteI know that snakes have an important role in maintaining balance in the ecosystem and may be fascinating animals but I'm happy to have only few in Finland and only one dangerous one (the common European viper).
Happy weekend!
Sara, I googled your snakes. Interesting. Sadly our snakes are amongst the most deadly in the world. Happy snow filled days to you.
DeleteO, Helen! You have taken these photos, you're so brave! I would freeze ... or maybe run as quickly as I can. Slovenia is home of some snakes, that's the reason why I never hike alone during the summers.
ReplyDeleteMargi, it was my friend, Janice who had this encounter. I am very happy not to have had the encounter, but as it is a python, I too would have remained calm.
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