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Australian woman finds snake curled up in Christmas tree | Australian woman finds snake curled up in Christmas tree |
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A woman has discovered a 1m-long venomous snake wrapped around her Christmas tree in Australia. | A woman has discovered a 1m-long venomous snake wrapped around her Christmas tree in Australia. |
The woman called for help to remove the tiger snake from her suburban home in Melbourne, Victoria, on Sunday. | |
Snake catcher Barry Goldsmith said the reptile entered through an open door before curling up among the decorations. | Snake catcher Barry Goldsmith said the reptile entered through an open door before curling up among the decorations. |
Tiger snakes, found along Australia's coast, are highly venomous. | Tiger snakes, found along Australia's coast, are highly venomous. |
Mr Goldsmith said the woman "reacted quite well" after making the discovery. | Mr Goldsmith said the woman "reacted quite well" after making the discovery. |
"She left the room, put a towel down as a door jam and came and rang me," he told the BBC. | "She left the room, put a towel down as a door jam and came and rang me," he told the BBC. |
The snake was released back into the wild. The species is protected in most Australian states. | The snake was released back into the wild. The species is protected in most Australian states. |
Mr Goldsmith said he was used to finding snakes in unusual places. | Mr Goldsmith said he was used to finding snakes in unusual places. |
"I've found them in ugg boots, washing machines, dog kennels, cat boxes, toilets, kitchen cupboards and bookcases," he said. | "I've found them in ugg boots, washing machines, dog kennels, cat boxes, toilets, kitchen cupboards and bookcases," he said. |
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