Carpet python trashes Gold Coast family's bathroom
An unwelcome visitor has slithered into a Gold Coast family's home and left a trail of destruction after trying to escape.
The Tallebudgera residents were woken last night when they heard a noise in their bathroom.
After racing to the room, they found a 2.5 metre carpet python wreaking havoc around their toilet.
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A Gold Coast family woke to find a snake in their bathroom. Facebook
The family was forced to call South East Reptile Relocations, who snapped a picture of the snake as it tried to escape out of an open window.
It was unable to free itself before being wrangled by the snake catcher.
A snake catcher was called to remove the animal. Facebook
The unwanted bathroom arrival was relocated it to a safe place.
Carpet pythons are non-venomous snakes that are found commonly throughout Australia.
Reptile experts are urging Australians to remain vigilant as more snakes move around throughout the summer months.
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