Bonnie65

I was just about to go outside to put something in the bin when I noticed this little fellow wrapped around the door handle (outside fortunately!) I thought initially it might be a slow worm but having googled I'm not sure they are found in Aus?

Any ideas? Should I be scared?

Alfresco

It's a Python methinks. Not venomous but could give you a good squeeze.

Try here:

http://www.wildlifeqld.com.au/Snake_...nfomation.html

http://www.wildlifeqld.com.au/Coasta...et_Python.html

Grayling

Probably a Python....but at the size you mention is a bit small unless it is a youngster.....if in doubt leave well alone.

richie penn

hi,
get an expert in and don't take any risks!
where are you in oz?
it looks like a carpet python (non venomous) but i'm no expert!

Kapri

No idea what kind of snake he is, but he's a handsome boy

chris955

Its a baby Carpet Python, totally harmless and do way more good around the home than bad. They will bite but as I say they are harmless.

kitty4

Yes, that's a lovely little python, keeps the vermin down!!

Our electric went off the other day and as the trip switch is quite sensitive, husband went to the switch/fuse box just outside the laundry door, opened it to be faced with quite a large brown tree snake (took a photo to come online and identify it while it slithered away, as it was brown, had to be very cautious). Weakly venemous I believe but it didn't seem aggressive. Still. kept well back and let it be.

DadAgain

Yep definitely a young Python.

Keep him around as long as possible

Bonnie65

Thanks for all the replies everyone.

He's slithered off now. Hopefully our cats won't come across him although he was obviously a baby so don't think he would hurt them!