An Aussie snake catcher has sent an urgent warning to pet owners during the summer months after a large carpet python was found with a mysterious lump.
Taking to Facebook recently, company Brisbane Snake Catchers shared a devastating story with social media users following the discovery of a snake on a Wishart property, in the city’s south east.
The snake catcher revealed a resident was left in shock when finding out the python had in fact, eaten a beloved pet cat.
“An unfortunate situation for residents in Wishart today when they found a large carpet python consuming one of their cats,” Brisbane Snake Catchers wrote on the post.
“The residents were sad for obvious reasons but realized [sic] it was only natural for the python to do so and agreed they need to keep a better eye on them and even better keep them indoors.”
The snake catcher went on to say that cats are in danger of not only becoming a meal for snakes when outdoors.
“This is another reason to be mindful of letting cats roam they can be subject to other animals as well,” they added.
“Large outdoor cat aviaries are also another great way to keep your pet sage and from hunting other native wildlife.”
The post has received much attention with plenty of other Aussies sharing their terrifying stories of loss and how they keep their pets safe.
“Snakes will come inside your house if they really want to. We’ve had three in the last year. Last one ate my bird. Pushed the bars apart and got him,” one person wrote.
While another added: ” We have two cats and a python,cats have an outside cat enclosure/run that my husband built, both species safe and sound”.
Snake sightings are not uncommon in Australia, especially in the warm weather. Earlier this year a Victorian couple were given the ultimate fright as they awoke to find a deadly tiger snake hanging from the air conditioner in their bedroom.
Natalie Marcok and her partner were left in absolute horror when they spotted one of Australia’s most venomous snakes just metres from them.
Quickly calling in a snake catcher for help, the couple watched on in shock as Stewart Gatt, or more commonly known as Stewy the snake catcher, removed the reptile from the unit.
According to the Herald Sun it took around 30 minutes for Stewart to entice the snake away from the air conditioner, using a hook to grab its slippery tail.
Standing by with her phone, Natalie captured the whole ordeal on video, showcasing just how sneaky snakes can be.
In the video which was shared on Facebook, Stewart can be seen using the hook to grab the serpent which tries desperately to remove itself from his grip.
“Oh my f****ing god, Jesus f****ing christ,” Natalie can be heard saying in the background as the snake’s tail is revealed.