Saturday of the October long weekend, a brown snake swam across the Myall River, slithered across Marine Drive and stopped on the front lawn of a holiday rental.
Perched on the veranda of the property was a group of five women on a male-free weekend escape.
Panicked by the screams, the snake made a getaway and took up residence in the front garden.
Afraid that the snake would cause harm to passers-by the women called ‘reptile rescue’.
Neighbouring restaurants momentarily lost customers as they flocked to the house to get a glimpse.
As in all good fishing tales the length of the snake grew and grew until it was finally captured and the true length was revealed – 5 ft.
The crowd, which by this time was well over a hundred, erupted with excitement when the snake was finally caught – after hours of fuss.
With a bow from Barry and Judith – workers from ‘Reptile Rescue’, the pack cheered and scattered as quickly as it had gathered.
Written by Rebekka Hodges
