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Queensland girl wakes up to snake disappearing under her bed
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<blockquote data-quote="cagey" data-source="post: 2543955" data-attributes="member: 24657"><p>Although at 1.5m it is hardly huge.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/queensland-girl-wakes-up-to-snake-disappearing-under-her-bed/news-story/6f028293b0d590a84570e6a035c40c3b[/URL]</p><p></p><p>A young Queensland girl experienced a horrifying late-night wake up call after a 1.5 metre python made its way into her bedroom as she slept.</p><p>Sunshine Coast Snake Catcher 24/7 owner Stuart McKenzie received a call just after 1am on Thursday from a family in Buderim begging him to come and catch the snake that had made its way into their home.</p><p></p><p>“The young girl has woken up to a 1.5 metre snake slithering in her room and going under her bed,” Mr McKenzie said in a video posted to his Facebook page.</p><p></p><p>“I guess that’s what nightmares are made of.”</p><p></p><p><img src="https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/3246d6eab1934ffc19578b4d6f2e0899" alt="The python made its way into the home through the dog door. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>The python made its way into the home through the dog door. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook</p><p><img src="https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/99761c3b97df35973b233151dc511d40" alt="The snake had made itself at home under the girl’s bed. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>The snake had made itself at home under the girl’s bed. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook</p><p>They established the python must have gotten into the home through the doggie door, knocking a few items off a nearby shelf in the process.</p><p></p><p>Mr McKenzie enters the girl’s bedroom and shines a light under the bed, revealing the huge snake curled up in one of the far corners.</p><p></p><p>They took the girl’s mattress off the bed and the snake catcher attempted to grab the snake through the bed slats.</p><p></p><p>But Mr McKenzie quickly realised the python wasn’t going to come out easily, with the family having to take the bed apart to allow for better access.</p><p></p><p>Mr McKenzie then pull the snake out, showing the family the huge python before safely putting it away in his bag to be relocated.</p><p></p><p>FROM NEWS.COM.AU</p><hr /><p><a href="https://adclick.g.doubleclick.net/pcs/click%253Fxai%253DAKAOjss_0qGqS-TbWHvbChuJ0FVAtro-vYBFpJcmzKAlvknpfFnwC7yghMwNImpgQN8klKrG9GNgTqtCFhvO_uqBVKJ1f7swqpa1lvLztRrFwvI8ryey7wfc9rpaJK8A8NQliy5VgT5XgbYvPlZ6_XHuW33BVbS5nkSN9z10A5eDxYJB9dCIZcQJS-VBTwHVP-2sBgUI9TygA_56rs4ZixUs3xvzsKTBagrLh3SWrJLyVjdx5ct-AobYVYxnlGgE-yYA_murg_ePoiAWSIcRxmBJu3UFTnrEt5CcIktIYS0qgnFgcAk8TE4TkbritsxnLIuixRQbXhhNC-U%2526sai%253DAMfl-YQ91ggIR3JsVbFLATTngSn5HbBfG2Yn0vDI4AveM1EytsNtsraLiDeTXZVJVosaXPHVcq-WGysx0Zivzn4cTyEoH_gSxCLeFg-HSFfyN-wigV_5TMLlOh-b0N4OYnnfAk151a5XN06Jnj4vCS8%2526sig%253DCg0ArKJSzEiofgvIvkJgEAE%2526fbs_aeid%253D%255Bgw_fbsaeid%255D%2526urlfix%253D1%2526adurl%253Dhttps://www.newsletters.news.com.au/nca%3Futm_source%3Dmarketing%26utm_medium%3Dtextlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dnewslettersignup%26utm_term%3Dnewslettersignup" target="_blank">Stay updated with the latest in the world of entertainment. Sign up now <img src="https://www.news.com.au/features/v3/assets/img/icons/offnet.svg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><hr /><p>“Not a lot of sleep for us snake catchers but its all part of the job,” Mr McKenzie said.</p><p></p><p>“Snakes are still on the move in this wet weather so keep an eye out and give us a call anytime.”</p><p></p><p><img src="https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/fdeb576b745105ad0f494c1c7e78725d" alt="The snake catcher got the call just after 1am to come and retrieve the python. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>The snake catcher got the call just after 1am to come and retrieve the python. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook</p><p><img src="https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/a49e8f1ce294fe8c0e2246d91d44b193" alt="The python was safely taken away to be relocated. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>The python was safely taken away to be relocated. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook</p><p>In September, the Australian Reptile Park<a href="https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/deadly-snake-warning-for-nsw-as-warmer-weather-approaches/news-story/28a647048fb253d59286c73aec2bc043" target="_blank"> issued the warning for residents to be on high alert for snakes</a>, saying there had been an increase in the number of sightings.</p><p></p><p>About 3000 Australians will be bitten by a snake each year, with about 300 of those needing antivenom – a medicine given to treat snake bites.</p><p></p><p>Reptile keeper Jake Meney is urging Australians to brush up on their snake bite first aid skills.</p><p></p><p>“Snake bites mostly occur when people are trying to catch or kill the snake, so if you don’t do either of those things you should be OK,” he said.</p><p></p><p>“However, it is important to know the correct first aid technique so if the worst-case scenario occurs you are prepared.”</p><p></p><p>He said if a person was bitten by a snake they should remain calm, remove all jewellery and apply pressure to the bite site before bandaging the entire limb.</p><p></p><p>“By applying the pressure-immobilisation bandage, venom cannot easily spread through the body, slowing down the envenomation process by giving more time for the bite victim to seek antivenom at hospital” Mr Meney said, noting that a person should call an ambulance or immediately seek hospital care.</p><p></p><p>Experts say the warmer weather could also encourage snakes to venture in backyards. Mowing the lawn regularly and removing piles of wood or leaves could help deter them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cagey, post: 2543955, member: 24657"] Although at 1.5m it is hardly huge. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/queensland-girl-wakes-up-to-snake-disappearing-under-her-bed/news-story/6f028293b0d590a84570e6a035c40c3b[/URL] A young Queensland girl experienced a horrifying late-night wake up call after a 1.5 metre python made its way into her bedroom as she slept. Sunshine Coast Snake Catcher 24/7 owner Stuart McKenzie received a call just after 1am on Thursday from a family in Buderim begging him to come and catch the snake that had made its way into their home. “The young girl has woken up to a 1.5 metre snake slithering in her room and going under her bed,” Mr McKenzie said in a video posted to his Facebook page. “I guess that’s what nightmares are made of.” [IMG alt="The python made its way into the home through the dog door. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook"]https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/3246d6eab1934ffc19578b4d6f2e0899[/IMG] The python made its way into the home through the dog door. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook [IMG alt="The snake had made itself at home under the girl’s bed. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook"]https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/99761c3b97df35973b233151dc511d40[/IMG] The snake had made itself at home under the girl’s bed. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook They established the python must have gotten into the home through the doggie door, knocking a few items off a nearby shelf in the process. Mr McKenzie enters the girl’s bedroom and shines a light under the bed, revealing the huge snake curled up in one of the far corners. They took the girl’s mattress off the bed and the snake catcher attempted to grab the snake through the bed slats. But Mr McKenzie quickly realised the python wasn’t going to come out easily, with the family having to take the bed apart to allow for better access. Mr McKenzie then pull the snake out, showing the family the huge python before safely putting it away in his bag to be relocated. FROM NEWS.COM.AU [HR][/HR] [URL='https://adclick.g.doubleclick.net/pcs/click%253Fxai%253DAKAOjss_0qGqS-TbWHvbChuJ0FVAtro-vYBFpJcmzKAlvknpfFnwC7yghMwNImpgQN8klKrG9GNgTqtCFhvO_uqBVKJ1f7swqpa1lvLztRrFwvI8ryey7wfc9rpaJK8A8NQliy5VgT5XgbYvPlZ6_XHuW33BVbS5nkSN9z10A5eDxYJB9dCIZcQJS-VBTwHVP-2sBgUI9TygA_56rs4ZixUs3xvzsKTBagrLh3SWrJLyVjdx5ct-AobYVYxnlGgE-yYA_murg_ePoiAWSIcRxmBJu3UFTnrEt5CcIktIYS0qgnFgcAk8TE4TkbritsxnLIuixRQbXhhNC-U%2526sai%253DAMfl-YQ91ggIR3JsVbFLATTngSn5HbBfG2Yn0vDI4AveM1EytsNtsraLiDeTXZVJVosaXPHVcq-WGysx0Zivzn4cTyEoH_gSxCLeFg-HSFfyN-wigV_5TMLlOh-b0N4OYnnfAk151a5XN06Jnj4vCS8%2526sig%253DCg0ArKJSzEiofgvIvkJgEAE%2526fbs_aeid%253D%255Bgw_fbsaeid%255D%2526urlfix%253D1%2526adurl%253Dhttps://www.newsletters.news.com.au/nca%3Futm_source%3Dmarketing%26utm_medium%3Dtextlinks%26utm_campaign%3Dnewslettersignup%26utm_term%3Dnewslettersignup']Stay updated with the latest in the world of entertainment. Sign up now [IMG]https://www.news.com.au/features/v3/assets/img/icons/offnet.svg[/IMG][/URL] [HR][/HR] “Not a lot of sleep for us snake catchers but its all part of the job,” Mr McKenzie said. “Snakes are still on the move in this wet weather so keep an eye out and give us a call anytime.” [IMG alt="The snake catcher got the call just after 1am to come and retrieve the python. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook"]https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/fdeb576b745105ad0f494c1c7e78725d[/IMG] The snake catcher got the call just after 1am to come and retrieve the python. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook [IMG alt="The python was safely taken away to be relocated. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook"]https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/a49e8f1ce294fe8c0e2246d91d44b193[/IMG] The python was safely taken away to be relocated. Picture: Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7/Facebook In September, the Australian Reptile Park[URL='https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/deadly-snake-warning-for-nsw-as-warmer-weather-approaches/news-story/28a647048fb253d59286c73aec2bc043'] issued the warning for residents to be on high alert for snakes[/URL], saying there had been an increase in the number of sightings. About 3000 Australians will be bitten by a snake each year, with about 300 of those needing antivenom – a medicine given to treat snake bites. Reptile keeper Jake Meney is urging Australians to brush up on their snake bite first aid skills. “Snake bites mostly occur when people are trying to catch or kill the snake, so if you don’t do either of those things you should be OK,” he said. “However, it is important to know the correct first aid technique so if the worst-case scenario occurs you are prepared.” He said if a person was bitten by a snake they should remain calm, remove all jewellery and apply pressure to the bite site before bandaging the entire limb. “By applying the pressure-immobilisation bandage, venom cannot easily spread through the body, slowing down the envenomation process by giving more time for the bite victim to seek antivenom at hospital” Mr Meney said, noting that a person should call an ambulance or immediately seek hospital care. Experts say the warmer weather could also encourage snakes to venture in backyards. Mowing the lawn regularly and removing piles of wood or leaves could help deter them. 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