Python prevented from eating kid ( nature in OZ )

jack404 · 12-28-2011, 05:06 PM

Python tries to suffocate boy, 2, in Port Douglas backyard

A TODDLER has survived a snake attack in his backyard after neighbours rushed to pull a python off the boy as it tried to suffocate him.
The boy’s mother told of her terror as she saw the python coiled around the two-year-old and trying to suffocate him.
She contacted The Cairns Post to share the traumatic event as a caution to others.
The woman was sitting on her porch when her youngest son moved off to chase after a ball about 7.45pm on Monday.
"Then I heard this blood curdling scream," she said.
"The snake was biting his leg and was wrapped around his whole body, to his chest. It started constricting."

The woman could not pull the snake off her son, but her screams alerted neighbours who ran to help.
She said the attack happened so quickly and was "very scary".
The boy was taken by ambulance to Mossman Hospital and then transported to Cairns Base Hospital.
Queensland Health yesterday confirmed the boy was treated at the hospitals, that he had sustained four bite wounds, and that he was discharged after 24 hours.
Mossman Hospital staff did not have access to a snake venom detection kit when the boy arrived on Monday night but tests at Cairns Base Hospital confirmed it was a non-venomous snake that bit him.
A neighbour said it had been a long time since he had seen a snake in the area, adding "we’ll be keeping a very close eye on the dog".
Another neighbour reported hearing the woman’s screams.
Marlin Coast Veterinary Hospital veterinarian Rod Gilbert said pythons were more active between October and April when they were on the hunt for food.
He had never heard of a snake trying to eat a child but said pythons were known to prey on wallabies up to 30kg.
"I suppose a two-year-old boy is not much different from a wallaby – it could definitely happen," Dr Gilbert said.
"A snake wouldn’t be able to make the difference between a two-year-old boy and a wallaby, part of their normal prey."
Snake catcher David Walton said the incident was a timely reminder for residents of the Far North.
"I’ve never seen it happen before but given the right opportunity it’s certainly possible," Mr Walton said.
"It’s a bit of a worry."
Python varieties in the Far North can grow to several metres in length.
In March, pythons were blamed for killing nine cats in Cairns backyards and experts have said on average there is one cat death per month from snakes.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news...#ixzz1hsCwGTGA

RustyFN · 12-28-2011, 05:24 PM

Jack you can keep all of those snakes there. I go running and screaming like a little girl when I see a snake, doesn't matter how small the snake is. Very glad the child is ok.

raven818 · 12-28-2011, 05:49 PM

Dingos snatching and running off with a kid. On Fox this morning was video of an alligator eating a lawn keepers mower in Australia, and now this.

What kinda place ya'all runnin there, Jack?

gad1111 · 12-28-2011, 07:30 PM

Hell of a zoo you got down there Jack. I like wild life, to a point but...

jack404 · 12-28-2011, 07:36 PM

just the usual , everyone knows ya cant mow lawns before 9 am here .. not on weekends anyway and it is holiday time here so the croc , well.. you gonna tell him he cant ??

raven818 · 12-29-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jack404

just the usual , everyone knows ya cant mow lawns before 9 am here .. not on weekends anyway and it is holiday time here so the croc , well.. you gonna tell him he cant ??

Nope. I've read they can out run a horse for a short distance. With COPD, I'm lucky to run to the can.

gun runner · 12-29-2011, 04:46 PM

She should of stabbed the snake in the throat. Im sure it would of let the boy go but the panic takes over your thought of what to do at the time when something bad is happening. Atleast the boy is alright. Damn snakes. We got rattlesnakes over here. I kill one about every week at the farm but Im more scared of spiders than snakes especially a black widow spider.

fordtrucksforever · 12-29-2011, 07:02 PM

You mean they havent outlawed Pythons and crocs down there yet?

jack404 · 12-29-2011, 07:10 PM

no in fact they are protected ...

geds · 12-29-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jack404

no in fact they are protected ...

Your government protects the strangest things Jack! They seem to be a little mixed up at times.....

jack404 · 12-29-2011, 07:38 PM

no not mix up if its dangerous , vile , immoral , a lie or socialist , its protected

look at the islamic rape gangs here
the drug dealers
how some families walk from murder charges , having millions in cash found in their rooves , guns they aint allowed to have that would see anyone not muslim locked up for years

no its pretty consistant nowdays ...

there was a attack last night on a store keeper in lakemba who was interveiwed on radio about the sharia law area , they beat him to a pulp , but not a word in the media

his wife stated he was attacked by 5 bearded men who spoke arabic

but the media is silent ..

but if i organise a protective patrol , i'll be called a vigilante a racist and be locked up

pretty consistant all round eh ..

12-28-2011, 05:06 PM	#1
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Python prevented from eating kid ( nature in OZ ) Python tries to suffocate boy, 2, in Port Douglas backyard A TODDLER has survived a snake attack in his backyard after neighbours rushed to pull a python off the boy as it tried to suffocate him. The boy’s mother told of her terror as she saw the python coiled around the two-year-old and trying to suffocate him. She contacted The Cairns Post to share the traumatic event as a caution to others. The woman was sitting on her porch when her youngest son moved off to chase after a ball about 7.45pm on Monday. "Then I heard this blood curdling scream," she said. "The snake was biting his leg and was wrapped around his whole body, to his chest. It started constricting." The woman could not pull the snake off her son, but her screams alerted neighbours who ran to help. She said the attack happened so quickly and was "very scary". The boy was taken by ambulance to Mossman Hospital and then transported to Cairns Base Hospital. Queensland Health yesterday confirmed the boy was treated at the hospitals, that he had sustained four bite wounds, and that he was discharged after 24 hours. Mossman Hospital staff did not have access to a snake venom detection kit when the boy arrived on Monday night but tests at Cairns Base Hospital confirmed it was a non-venomous snake that bit him. A neighbour said it had been a long time since he had seen a snake in the area, adding "we’ll be keeping a very close eye on the dog". Another neighbour reported hearing the woman’s screams. Marlin Coast Veterinary Hospital veterinarian Rod Gilbert said pythons were more active between October and April when they were on the hunt for food. He had never heard of a snake trying to eat a child but said pythons were known to prey on wallabies up to 30kg. "I suppose a two-year-old boy is not much different from a wallaby – it could definitely happen," Dr Gilbert said. "A snake wouldn’t be able to make the difference between a two-year-old boy and a wallaby, part of their normal prey." Snake catcher David Walton said the incident was a timely reminder for residents of the Far North. "I’ve never seen it happen before but given the right opportunity it’s certainly possible," Mr Walton said. "It’s a bit of a worry." Python varieties in the Far North can grow to several metres in length. In March, pythons were blamed for killing nine cats in Cairns backyards and experts have said on average there is one cat death per month from snakes. Read more: http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news...#ixzz1hsCwGTGA -->

12-28-2011, 05:24 PM	#2
RustyFN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 592	Re: Python prevented from eating kid ( nature in OZ ) Jack you can keep all of those snakes there. I go running and screaming like a little girl when I see a snake, doesn't matter how small the snake is. Very glad the child is ok.

12-28-2011, 05:49 PM	#3
raven818 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jax, Fl. Contributor Posts: 4,423	Re: Python prevented from eating kid ( nature in OZ ) Dingos snatching and running off with a kid. On Fox this morning was video of an alligator eating a lawn keepers mower in Australia, and now this. What kinda place ya'all runnin there, Jack? __________________ Firearms and Salt Water Fishing Retired 42 Years LEO

12-28-2011, 07:30 PM	#4
gad1111 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Swanton, Ohio Posts: 272	Re: Python prevented from eating kid ( nature in OZ ) Hell of a zoo you got down there Jack. I like wild life, to a point but...

12-28-2011, 07:36 PM	#5
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Python prevented from eating kid ( nature in OZ ) just the usual , everyone knows ya cant mow lawns before 9 am here .. not on weekends anyway and it is holiday time here so the croc , well.. you gonna tell him he cant ??

12-29-2011, 04:46 PM	#7
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	Re: Python prevented from eating kid ( nature in OZ ) She should of stabbed the snake in the throat. Im sure it would of let the boy go but the panic takes over your thought of what to do at the time when something bad is happening. Atleast the boy is alright. Damn snakes. We got rattlesnakes over here. I kill one about every week at the farm but Im more scared of spiders than snakes especially a black widow spider.

12-29-2011, 07:02 PM	#8
fordtrucksforever V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: East of DFW Posts: 230	Re: Python prevented from eating kid ( nature in OZ ) You mean they havent outlawed Pythons and crocs down there yet?

12-29-2011, 07:10 PM	#9
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Python prevented from eating kid ( nature in OZ ) no in fact they are protected ...

12-29-2011, 07:38 PM	#11
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Python prevented from eating kid ( nature in OZ ) no not mix up if its dangerous , vile , immoral , a lie or socialist , its protected look at the islamic rape gangs here the drug dealers how some families walk from murder charges , having millions in cash found in their rooves , guns they aint allowed to have that would see anyone not muslim locked up for years no its pretty consistant nowdays ... there was a attack last night on a store keeper in lakemba who was interveiwed on radio about the sharia law area , they beat him to a pulp , but not a word in the media his wife stated he was attacked by 5 bearded men who spoke arabic but the media is silent .. but if i organise a protective patrol , i'll be called a vigilante a racist and be locked up pretty consistant all round eh ..