Venomous Snake Found Hiding Under Family Shoes In Queensland Home

A venomous snake was found hiding under the family shoes in a Queensland home as experts warned the summer heat would bring the slithery reptiles out of their hides.

Stuart McKenzie from the Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers was called to help with the situation in Ninderry, Queensland, on Monday.

However, the two-foot-long Yellow Faced Whip snake was not easy to find as it hid beneath the shoes placed next to the door.

The snake had made its way into the home to escape the high temperatures outside.

McKenzie claimed he walked over but literally could not see the snake even though all of the shoes were lying flat on the floor.

It goes to show the snakes are very good at hiding and blending in with their environment when they are on the move in people’s gardens.

He said it was not the first time as they had already caught several snakes inside people’s homes because they were trying to get out of the heat.

The snake catcher claimed people needed to be extra careful in the summer for that reason. The summer temperatures went above 35 degrees Celsius along the Sunshine Coast this week.

He also stated the whip snake was venomous and dangerous because of its ability to camouflage.

Earlier that Monday, another snake catcher was called to a house after a woman spotted what she thought was a harmless tree snake in the bathroom.

It turned out to be an eastern brown snake, the second most deadly snake in the world, and it is usually aggressive when approached.

Most of the fatalities that happen because of snake bites in Australia are attributed to this snake.

It slithered into the bathroom cupboard before the snake catcher had a chance to remove it.

In McKenzie’s case, the whip snake is venomous, and the bite is painful, but it is not known to cause any fatalities in humans.

He did disclose a set of guidelines for Australians, particularly during the summer season to avoid snakes.

The first thing is to remove pet water bowls from the entry or exits because they can attract thirsty snakes.

The second thing is to reduce the number of rodents in the home by clearing the pet food and clutter, as well as using pest control substances.

The other thing is to trim the overhanging plants and the overgrown shrubs or weeds.

Finally, it is advisable to keep doors closed during the warm weather and keep the shelves 30 centimeters from the ground, especially in the sheds.