January 1st 2025.
A man from New South Wales had quite the eventful end to his year in 2024. As he was getting ready to do some yard work, he made a startling discovery - a deadly eastern brown snake had taken up residence in his lawn mower. Understandably shaken, the man quickly called in a professional snake catcher for help.
Troy Hovenden, also known as The Reptile Bloke, was summoned to the Blue Mountains, just west of Sydney, on December 30. The owner of the mower had already identified the snake as the world's second most venomous land snake and knew he needed expert assistance. Within just 10 minutes, Hovenden was at the property, ready to safely remove the dangerous intruder.
A video shared on Hovenden's Facebook page captured the intense moments as he carefully extracted the snake from its hiding place under the mower. With quick and skilled movements, he was able to secure the snake and place it in a bag in just under 90 seconds. As an experienced snake handler, Hovenden immediately recognized the eastern brown breed by its distinct yellow spots on its underbelly.
In an interview with 9news.com.au, Hovenden shared that this was not the first time he had encountered a snake inside a lawn mower. He emphasized that it is important for people to be aware of this possibility and to seek professional help if they come across a snake in or near their home. Snakes often seek out hiding places that make them feel safe, and a lawn mower can be a prime spot for them.
Eastern brown snakes are known to be highly venomous, so it is crucial for only experienced handlers to attempt to remove them. After successfully removing the snake from the mower, Hovenden found a suitable location to release it back into the wild.
In other news, the police had issued a stern warning to drivers on New Year's Day, urging them to be responsible on the roads. Meanwhile, Woolworths had reversed their decision to ban Australia Day merchandise, and a million people had gathered at Sydney Harbour to ring in the new year. For more breaking news, sports updates, political developments, and weather forecasts, stay informed with the 9news app. Available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, it's the perfect way to stay up-to-date and receive notifications directly on your smartphone.
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