Monster python spotted slithering over rocks in the remote outback 

The snake that’s longer than Chopper Read’s criminal record: Monster python spotted slithering over rocks in the remote Australian outback

  • Jacqueline McGrady estimated the snake they discovered was close to 6 metres 
  • She captured footage of the enormous snake casually slithering amongst rocks
  • Captivated, her children, aged 10 and 6, beg to be allowed to touch the snake

A mother and her children were caught by surprise when the woman accidentally leant against a monster python whilst on a casual walk.

Primary school teacher Jacqueline McGrady and her two kids, Zachary, ten, and six-year-old Indi were enjoying a day in the sun at a local swimming spot at Ophthalmia Dam, in Western Australia when they came across the slithering snake.

Ms McGrady estimated the snake they discovered was close to six metres long, and captured footage of the enormous creature casually slithering amongst rocks.

 

A wildlife expert at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions told PerthNow from the footage it may be closer to 3.5 metres, however it is hard to determine without seeing it first hand.

The family often deal with brown snakes in their own backyard, with none reacting adversely to spotting the snake in such near proximity.

The children even go so far as to beg their mother to touch it, after their mother made the grim discovery from leaning on it herself.

‘I put my hand down and went, ‘Oh, that’s not a rock’. I just immediately knew from feeling that it wasn’t right. As I jumped back I took in the full length of it and just screamed at the kids, ‘It’s a snake’,’ she said. 

Ms McGrady and her children were in awe of the snake, which appeared unconcerned by their presence. 

Jessica McGrady estimated the snake they discovered was close to six metres long, and captured footage of the enormous creature casually slithering amongst rocks

‘When it was first coming up out of the rocks I just thought it’s never going to stop,’ she said.

A spokeswoman at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions identified the snake as a Pilbara olive python.

She said an average length for the reptile is two metres in length, but have been found to grow to 6.5 metres and weigh up to 50kg.

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