- A copperhead snake has been rescued after his head was stuck in a can
- His head was wedged in the can at Western Junction, Tasmania on Wednesday
- He was eventually rescued and is now recovering well following the ordeal
A copperhead snake has had to be rescued after his head became stuck in an aluminium can.
The snake was found with his head wedged inside the soft-drink can at Western Junction in Tasmania on Wednesday.
Reptile Rescue Incorporated Tasmania’s Sally Wilson was called out to rescue the snake, and told the Mercury it was a common incident in summer.
A copperhead snake has had to be rescued after his head became stuck in an aluminium can
The snake was found with his head wedged inside the soft-drink can at Western Junction in Tasmania on Wednesday
‘We do come across them quite a bit unfortunately,’ she said.
‘They often stick their head in looking for water. The strange thing about this one was that it had a mouse in its mouth as well, which is quite odd, and when I cut it free it swallowed it.
‘Normally they are so distressed that they can’t swallow anything but this one was still quite keen to eat the mouse, she said.
Photos of the snake in distress were shared on the Reptile Rescue Facebook page.
‘We humans need to stop littering,’ the post read.
‘All too often we come across snakes with their heads stuck in cans that have been discarded by lazy uncaring people.’
The snake was ‘recuperating with a much-needed drink’ after his ordeal
The snake was ‘recuperating with a much-needed drink’ after his ordeal.
A video update was also shared on social media documenting his progress.
‘He’s been doing very well and unbelievably are a mouse today,’ the post read.
‘Copperheads are usually very shy, easily stressed and hard to get eating – this guy however seems very relaxed and completely recovered from his ordeal which is great to see.’