Terrifying moment family spots large snake lurking in their toilet

When you get up in the morning to go to the bathroom, the last thing you’d expect to find lurking in the toilet is a large python.

That’s exactly what happened to a family in the Brisbane suburb of Wynnum at the weekend. Brisbane Snake Catchers took to Facebook on Saturday with photographs of the huge snake being removed from the toilet.

In photographs that are enough to make the skin of anyone who hates the reptiles crawl, the snake can be seen making itself right at home.

“A family from Wynnum west got a fright early this morning when they discovered a carpet python inside their toilet,” the post read. “They gave us a call to have it removed so they could finish their business in peace, without the local natives watching.”

The post attracted hundreds of comments from people who were both amused and frightened by the discovery of the snake in the toilet.

“I would never go to the toilet again,” one commentator wrote.

Another added: “One of my biggest fears! I check every single time!”

While a third wrote: “I always close the lid and always double check the bowl before I go.”

Read more: Aussie couple make shock snake discovery in air conditioner

If the post is anything to go by, it’s quite common for snakes to be found in unusual hiding spots. Earlier this month, 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.

With the warmer weather hitting Australia for another year, snakes are coming out of seclusion and hibernation in search of a mate. Snake catcher Tony Harrison previously told 7 News that “snakes go crazy” when the weather gets above 23 degrees.

“During this time of year, the males, their common sense goes out the window and they will cross peoples’ backyards, schools, shopping centres and whatnot and therefore humans and dogs interact with the snakes and that’s when the problems happen.”

Have you had any nasty encounters with snakes this summer? Where is the weirdest place you’ve ever spotted a snake?