Snake Catcher Rescues Carpet Python Duct-Taped To Pole

A snake catcher in Australia recently rescued a carpet python that was duct-taped to a pole by a family.

Stu McKenzie, from Sunshine Coast Snake Catcher 24/7, who was called by the family to remove the snake, said this was “one of the worst things you could do” to the reptile. He also took to Facebook to share a video of the rescue.

The footage in Queensland shows the harmless snake's tail tightly coiled and duct-taped around the pole. McKenzie is seen trying to peel off the tape, as the reptile's scales begin to come off.

Calling it a situation he never experienced before, McKenzie says, "I get people don’t understand what to do sometimes. It’s always best to just leave it."

The post added that the family involved understood "they did the wrong thing" and hence there was no need for "any carry on and negative comments."

“This is probably one of the worst things you could do. I get that you don’t want it to move on. These people were concerned it was going to get into their house. But in the end, really, who cares if it gets into your house, because we’re on our way and we’re coming out to catch it,” he says in the video.

While the snake's head moved freely, its scales can be seen attached to the adhesive on the tape. The snake catcher then used soapy water, olive oil and scissors to remove the tape to make it “pain-free” as possible.

“The snake will be fine. It’s obviously a little stressful for him and he’s lost a few scales,” McKenzie said. “They should heal in the next shed. Not a fantastic situation but a good result in the end.”

The rescue operation was successful and the snake was released into the bushland.

In the video which he uploaded “for educational purposes,” McKenzie also urged people to avoid snakes and call a professional snake handler.

Two days ago, a pet cat was killed after being bitten by a deadly snake on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. The animal was playing with two children when it encountered the deadly reptile. According to the family, Arthur, the cat, jumped into action to protect the children. Unfortunately, he received a fatal bite, causing him to collapse and die immediately.