Simalia (Morelia) Kinghorni

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Smithfield resident finds 6m scrub python in back yard


WHOPPER: Cairns Snake Catchers Matt Hagan and Jack Shield with a near 6m long male scrub python that was removed from a home at Smithfield.

EVEN seasoned snake wranglers were shocked at the immense size of a python that slithered into a Cairns’ yard early yesterday.

Matt Hagan, from Cairns Snake Catcher, said when the resident told him it was “at least 5m long” he thought he was exaggerating.

“I went down there, bleary-eyed and expecting people to generally over-estimate the size,’’ Mr Hagan said.

“I brought the standard pillowcase-size bag out and took one look at it and thought, ‘I’m gonna need a bigger bag’.

“I had to get the doona-cover edition.”

Fortunately, the jumbo-sized reptile was easy to catch, with the assistance of the resident and fellow snake catcher Jack Shield.

The snake was later found to tip the scales at a whopping 31kg, and have a diameter of about 38cm.

Mr Hagan said it was the one of the longest and heaviest pythons he had ever encountered.

“The thing about this snake is the condition on it,’’ he said.

“We’ve caught snakes over 5m before, but this has got a real critical mass.

“It’s a really beautiful specimen. When you go to pick it up, there’s a lot of snake there.”

Scrub pythons are Australia’s largest snake species, growing to lengths of 8.5m. They are non-venomous and regarded as harmless to humans.

A 5.5 m long male Amethystine python that was removed from a home at Smithfield by Cairns Snake Catchers.

The snake, which was captured close to the Smithfield Waste Transfer Station, was believed to have been feasting on prey attracted to the rubbish, such as ibises, rodents, feral cats, and even wallabies.

It was released into rainforest late yesterday afternoon.

Mr Hagan said his business had received several call-outs to remove snakes from homes and businesses in the past two weeks, mainly due to the wet weather.

“In the lead-up to the rain, there’s been a bit of a feeding frenzy,’’ he said.

“Initially when the rain started, we started catching a lot of brown tree snakes and scrub pythons within buildings.

“Once the rain set in, it started tapering off a bit.”

Residents are urged to give all snakes a wide berth, as they present little or no danger to people unless they feel threatened.

If a snake is found inside or near your home, contact a licensed snake catcher to have it removed.
Source: http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/smithfield-resident-finds-6m-scrub-python-in-back-yard/story-fnn8dlfs-1227262338170?utm_content=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=EditorialSF&utm_source=CourierMail&utm_medium=Facebook

[K-tio 0]

"THE" snake.... BAR-NECK... Faut qu on passe.....

[Johannes111 0]

Il s'agit d'un Morelia.. Euh... Simalia Kinghorni

[askook 0]

Johannes a écrit:

Il s'agit d'un Morelia.. Euh... Simalia Kinghorni

Merci pour l'info, Johannes.
Je ne m'intéresse pas trop à ces "monstres".
Trop gros, pour moi....

[pituophil11 0]

Sacré mâchoire! j'aimerai pas me faire attraper le bras!

[Johannes111 0]

Oui je comprends Askook. Moi c'est pareil. Les gros serpents ne sont pas mon truc. J'ai un amethiste, mais c'est le maximum. Un kinghorni serait bien trop pour moi...

[askook 0]

Les "kinghorni" sont plus grands que les "amethistina"?

[Johannes111 0]

Oui. amethistina 4 mètres à l'age adulte. kinghorni 5 mètres... Ou plus parfois.