Tree snake moves into airconditioner
A SNAKE hiding in an airconditioning unit gave homeowners a late-night fright after the reptile almost lost its cool when confronted by residents.
The brown tree snake was removed from a Cairns home on Sunday night.
Residents turned off their airconditioning unit when it started making a “funny” noise.
Peering through the system’s duct, homeowners poked the snake before they realised what it was when it thrashed around in the unit.
Wildlife warrior Corey Wild - who makes household visits around Cairns when he's not filming documentaries - was called to remove the reptile.
“They are not regarded as dangerous to man but we recommend not to handle them as some people may have reactions to the venom if bitten,” he said.
“The snake was probably looking for a dry place to rest or moving from one house to another. Once food sources deplete they will move onto greener pastures.
“The snake entered through the inlet duct into the air-con from outside.
“One tenant, a lady from Canada, was totally amazed and even more amazed when I put the snake in a bag and into my backpack as if it was like nothing out of the ordinary.”
The snake was released in bushland nearby.
To contact Corey Wild Snake Wranglers phone 0413 932 853.
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