- An man has opened his blinds to find two snaked pressed up against the window
- The two long reptiles are wrapped around one another and appear to be fighting
- Experts warn that more Australians will see more snakes due to the hot weather
Two snakes brown snakes appear to be hanging down from the roof by their tails
There are very few times that hearing a noise outside your window late at night is a good thing.
But for Keg Canz, it was especially bad news when he opened his blinds to find two brown snakes wrapped around each other and pressed up against the glass panes.
In the horrifying video, the man lifts white curtains to reveal two snakes that appear to be hanging by their tails from the roof.
The bodies of the two reptiles are twisted around each other, and it’s anybody’s guess whether they are battling for dominance or having a go at making baby snakes.
Not that Australia needs any more snakes, as the warmer-than-usual winter and spring weather is bringing out snakes in their thousands and experts are warning people to be vigilant.
A man opened his curtains to find two snakes twisting and writhing around each other’s bodies
In addition, snakes are finding their way into Sydney suburbia more often due to the fact that their habitat is being destroyed by urban development.
The red-bellied black snake is one of the more common snakes to be found, and experts recommend giving them a wide berth and being vigilant when out with pets and children.
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is encouraging animal owners to take precautions to help minimise the risk of snake bites.
Snakes found in backyards aren’t targeting household pets, but are looking for mice or rats
AVA President Dr Paula Parker said snakes tend to be most active at the end of the day, but the risk was always present.
‘Snake bites often occur in the late afternoon or early evening, however it’s important for people to be vigilant throughout the day,’ she said.
Families are advised to regularly check their pets for snakebites and to call a vet if you suspect that your animal has been bitten.
Dr Parker says keeping your pets safe could be a simple act of giving the backyard a spring clean – ensuring wood piles are neatly stacked and discarding lawn clippings and mulch rather than keeping it in a pile.
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