'Size was deceptive': Huge snake found curled up inside full bucket
A Queensland-based snake catcher had an unusual callout last week after finding a deceptively large snake curled in a full bucket.
Video shows the large carpet python completely submerged in a bucket of water, in a Brisbane garden
Rob Johnston, from Catch That Snake, said he's never seen anything like it.
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The carpet python was curled in the bucket with its head underwater. Catch That Snake
"They do like to go in the water but I've never seen one in a bucket like that," he told 9news.com.au
"It was completely submerged. It was quite large too.
"Its size was deceptive."
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Johnston, who is originally from Reading in the UK, said the species is his favourite.
He decided to do a snake-catching course after encountering the reptiles while bushwalking.
Queensland's Department of Environment and Science (DES) said carpet pythons are one of the most commonly encountered backyard species.
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The carpet python (Morelia spilota) is a common snake species found in Queensland. Qld Government
The species is non-venomous and "grow to an average length of 2-metres".
"They are mainly active at night, feeding on mammals, reptiles, birds and frogs," DES said.
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