School calls in snake catcher to deal with classroom invaderThe impressively-sized snake was found coiled up against the windows of a classroom.queensland9:01am Aug 13, 2024
Gold Coast carport hides surprise overheadThe snake was enjoying some verandah time at this Gold Coast home.wildlife9:57am Aug 9, 2024
Man medically evacuated from fishing vessel after sea snake biteThe man was aboard a fishing vessel, about 360km south-west of Darwin.Australia4:16pm Jul 15, 2024
Missing mother-of-four found inside python's belly in IndonesiaVillagers cut open the five-metre long snake to find the woman fully clothed inside. Indonesia1:25pm Jun 11, 2024
Teen hospitalised over reported snake bite south-west of BrisbaneThe boy reported being bit on his leg. Brisbane4:17pm Jun 3, 2024
Snakes filmed wrestling in Melbourne amid unusual weatherThe male snakes were filmed fighting in grassland, completely entangled within each other.Australia12:13pm May 29, 2024
Romeo, the SUV-sized steer, named world's biggestThe American steer Romeo has been newly crowned the world's tallest, standing at 1.94 metres, that's bigger than the average SUV.animals12:24pm May 24, 2024
'I shouldn't be alive': Melbourne man survives bite from venomous snakeAfter catching thousands of snakes, his luck finally ran out when a failure in his equipment left him defenseless to a tiger snake's bite.Australia5:32pm May 14, 2024
Cat's escape from backyard snake attack captured on CCTVThe entire terrifying ordeal was captured on CCTV in the backyard of a Sunshine Coast home.Snake12:35pm Apr 6, 2024
Family discovers 'snake ball' under kid's toy in Brisbane garageA snake catcher was called in to help a Brisbane family after they made an unnerving discovery in their garage.national10:17am Apr 2, 2024
Dad dies trying to remove deadly snake from childcare centreThe Queensland man's wife tried desperately to save him after he was bitten three times and then drove home.Snake8:01pm Mar 20, 2024
Melbourne snake catcher 'recovering' after near-death encounterMark Pelley was left fighting for life after he was bitten on his hand when his equipment broke during a callout.national11:53am Mar 20, 2024
Man charged after living, dead, rotting snakes allegedly found in carPolice claim they found 13 living snakes and 13 dead ones in the man's car in Bundaberg.crime7:14am Mar 20, 2024
Traffic stop leads police to allegedly find dozens of pythons in man's carThe man has been charged with 26 counts of animal cruelty offences. queensland5:10pm Mar 19, 2024
Snake catcher's warning after pet budgies fall victim to pythonThe cage you keep your pet birds in may not be proof against a hungry snake.Pets8:53am Mar 19, 2024
Snake catcher 'showing signs of recovery' after near-fatal biteMark Pelley, commonly known as The Snake Hunter, was left fighting for his life after his equipment broke.national11:38am Mar 17, 2024
Python on your plate: Why snake steaks are the next big thing in meatIndustrial python farms could help fill the bellies of a growing world, a study involving Aussie researchers has found.food6:18am Mar 15, 2024
Woman finds Australia's deadliest snake coiled around her cat's neckThe woman explained that she stumbled across her cat locked in a chokehold by one of Australia's deadliest snakes. national12:02pm Feb 2, 2024
'Cranky' snake discovered in Sydney family's backyardA Sydney family was forced to make a distress call to emergency services after they found a venomous snake "in a cranky mood" in their backyard.Sydney12:56pm Jan 30, 2024
Woman airlifted after accidentally stepping on snake in SydneyShe was flown to hospital with a bite to her leg. Sydney7:05pm Jan 19, 2024
Woman details horror moment she was bitten by snake while sleepingKasey Leadbetter was sleeping in her bed when she was bitten by an eastern brown snake.wildlife7:40pm Jan 18, 2024
Snake pulled from ice dispenser of Adelaide family's fridgeIt was a shock discovery for a mum when instead of a glass of ice she was greeted with a very slippery creature.Australia9:21pm Jan 13, 2024
Woman airlifted after being bitten by deadly snake as she sleptA Queensland woman has been airlifted to Toowoomba Hospital after being bitten by a highly venomous snake while asleep in her bed.Snake12:23pm Jan 12, 2024
Snake caught devouring possum on balcony in SydneyThe unwanted guest managed to make its way to the third floor of an apartment building in Sydney's eastern suburbs.national3:57pm Dec 20, 2023
Eastern brown snake found behind piece of plywoodOne of the world's most dangerous snakes has been found hiding behind a piece of plywood in Queensland.queensland9:23pm Dec 7, 2023
Deadly green mamba snake on the loose in European cityAuthorities are warning people to keep their distance and avoid approaching the poisonous snake, which is between 1.8 and 2 metres long.World7:56am Nov 23, 2023
Mother python discovered wrapped around 20 eggs in Queensland backyardA Queensland family had a major fright when it discovered a mother python and her future babies hiding beneath a tarp in the backyard.national12:50pm Nov 20, 2023
Second pet python found after month-long disappearance in Sydney's eastThe snakes' owner is elated that both of her "scaly babies" have been found.Australia4:07pm Nov 13, 2023
French backpacker dies from suspected brown snake bite The 25-year-old collapsed at home unaware he had been bitten by a brown snake, his employer said.Victoria10:30am Nov 8, 2023
Search for 2.5 metre pythons in Sydney suburbA pair of 2.5m-long pythons are on the loose in a Sydney suburb and their owner is desperately seeking to get them back.national8:22am Oct 27, 2023
Aussie woman oblivious to python coiled on toilet rollThe Doonan woman had taken to her shower, hoping to beat the spring heat. Little did she know, so had this scaly home-intruder.Snake12:07pm Oct 5, 2023
Meet the 80-year-old self-taught snake catcher who got into the job by accidentLorna King was a wildlife rescuer for 30 years and became a self-taught snake catcher by accident.national1:25pm Oct 3, 2023
Mechanic finds huge boa constrictor snake under car bonnet The animal - more than two metres in length - was discovered at a US car dealership.USA11:18am Sep 28, 2023
Firefighters relocate snake from home in Sydney's southFirefighters tackled a hazard of a different nature in Sydney's south when a family found a two-metre diamond python in their home.Sydney7:52pm Sep 26, 2023
Man's 'cruel' killing of snake nets $718 fineA member of the public sent the social media video to the state's Department of Environment and Science in June.animals10:40am Sep 25, 2023
'Chill' snake caught after hiding under kiddie pool in NSW yardPeople are urged to call a professional if they spot a snake in or around their home.New South Wales10:04am Sep 21, 2023
Five pythons missing after break-in at Gold Coast homeTwo of the snakes are described as dark olive green and 3 metres long. animals11:50am Sep 19, 2023
Gold Coast man fined after taking his pet snake for a surfA Gold Coast man who was filmed surfing with his pet python has been hit with a large fine for taking the reptile out in public.Gold Coast12:05pm Sep 18, 2023
Snake bite didn't cause Queensland man's death, coroner rulesDon "Donny" Morrison died after centenary celebrations at Koumala State School, south of Mackay, took a tragic turn on Saturday afternoon.Australia2:32pm Sep 14, 2023
Family thanks bystanders who tried to save snake bite victimThe family of a Queensland man who died from a snake bite suffered after he helped remove the reptile from a friend's leg have thanked everyone who tried to save the victim's life.queensland9:04pm Sep 11, 2023
Queensland man killed trying to save friend from snakeA man's desperate attempt to save his mate has ended in tragedy in Queensland.national6:54pm Sep 10, 2023
Former pro surfer encounters 'man-eater' snake on bike trackJoel Parkinson took to Instagram on Thursday to show off the giant snake he ran into while at the Uki Mountain Bike Park in Tweed Valley.national3:00pm Sep 8, 2023
Gold Coast surfer takes pet snake out to catch wavesShiva is often seen catching waves with her owner Higor Fiuza, but there's one difference — she's a snake.Gold Coast4:26am Sep 6, 2023
Woman winched to safety after being bitten by snake in remote SA locationA special operations team needed to help rescue the woman, who was winched out by a helicopter.South Australia4:06pm Sep 4, 2023
'They only get one shot': Pythons filmed in combat at Queensland homeTwo snakes have been filmed wrestling at a Queensland home as breeding season ramps up in the state.queensland12:57pm Sep 4, 2023
'Monster' venomous snake found in shedThe eastern brown snake is considered the second deadliest snake in the world.New South Wales12:28pm Aug 28, 2023
Gold Coast driver's shock as snake appears while on highwayA driver said they got a "surprise" when a cheeky hitchhiker popped up on their windscreen while they were speeding down the highway.wildlife6:50pm Aug 17, 2023
Venomous snakes spotted earlier than usual, experts warnSnake catches are already experiencing a "rare" rise in callouts for this time of yearnational2:53pm Aug 17, 2023
Huge snakes wrestle on Aussie beach as experts sound alarm As waves crashed and barefoot beachgoers passed by, a fierce battle was waged.national10:49am Aug 17, 2023
'Torn to shreds': Woman attacked by snake and hawk - at same timePeggy was mowing her backyard when the terrifying tussle began, leaving her seriously injured and traumatised. World1:16pm Aug 9, 2023