A specialist in catching snakes, Australian Josh Castle was nearly bitten by a snake weighing about 10 kilograms and more than two meters when it was called to remove an animal from the backyard of a Queensland, Australian home over the weekend. A video clip he posted on Monday (25) shows the moment the huge snake collided in the face (watch above).
Although the snake is not venomous, its sting is dangerous because it can cause infections, in addition to causing a lot of pain.
Josh Castle with the snake he captured in the backyard of a Queensland home on Saturday (22) – Photo: Play / Facebook / Snake Catcher Brisbane – Joshs Snake Catching
The attack occurred when the animal was walking peacefully in its hands for a few minutes, while talking to the owner of the house who was watching the capture process from the inside, protected by a closed glass door.
Although both the castle and the snake looked calm, the animal began to climb over the head of the Australian, and suddenly it began wrapping around its neck. Only when he tried to open the tail so as not to choke, did the boat fall.
Josh Castle with the snake he captured in the backyard of a Queensland home on Saturday (22) – Photo: Play / Facebook / Snake Catcher Brisbane – Joshs Snake Catching
Although he was unable to stick prey in his face, he felt the impact of the blows, responding to one of the people who commented on the video on one of his social networks.
Knowing that it is not a poisonous species, he said that he will not clean the wound unless he is bitten, but he cautioned that anyone without his knowledge should immediately seek medical attention to determine the risk of poisoning.
Josh Castle with the snake he captured in the backyard of a Queensland home on Saturday (22) – Photo: Play / Facebook / Snake Catcher Brisbane – Joshs Snake Catching
The castle also said it was an “old” snake, and was impressed with its size, despite its habit of capturing and releasing animals of this type in almost all parts of the country. According to him, the snake was transported to a place far from the residential area, where it was found and released.
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