Can you spot the huge carpet python hiding in this family’s kitchen larder? – The Sun

A CHEEKY Australian snake catcher has teased people to play "Spot the Snake' in a cluttered kitchen cupboard.

Queenslander Stuart McKenzie floored Aussies by challenging them to find the hiding place of a sneaky carpet python – which can grow up to 11 feet.

On the Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers Facebook page, he posted a pic of the well-concealed constrictor, inviting people to "Spot the Snake".

Stuart added: "Amongst all the [coronavirus] panic I think a good old fashion game of 'Spot the Snake' is what we all need.

"See how you go finding this one and bonus points if you can guess the species.

"We will continue to provide a 24/7 snake catching services across the whole Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Deception Bay areas despite the CoronaVirus. 

"Snakes don't stop for no virus [sic]. 

"We will start employing distancing at snake calls but let's be honest we already make sure our customers stand well clear of us when we are catching the snakes."

In the end, he received more than 200 comments, as people puzzled over the stealthy creature's whereabouts.

A defeated Phil Trevan replied: "I hate spot the snake, I have never worked out one yet."

Others responded by circling potential hiding spots.

Bob Trezise joked: "Top right, deadly green tinsel adder??" while a stumped Connie Carey posted "it's a goodie. Cannot see it."

Jo Helenius begged: "Answer pls it is doing my head in lol."

In the end Stuart relented, and provided the answer – the carpet python was hiding between cardboard and plastic storage boxes.

Shahni Waerea replied: "The moral of this story is… snakes love clutter."

What is a carpet python?

Carpet snakes are widespread and are found throughout northern, eastern and southern Australia.

Most are olive green, with pale, dark-edged blotches, stripes or cross-bands.

They live in open forests, rainforests, coastal heaths, rural lands, park lands and suburban gardens.

Active both day and night, carpet pythons can be encountered on the ground, in trees or buildings – particularly chicken pens, barns and attics.

Athough non-venomous, tetanus protection is recommended following bites.

Male Carpet Snakes have been observed fighting in spring.

The species feed on frogs, lizards, birds, mammals, and can grow up to 3.5m long.

Source: Queensland Museum

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