Snake in the Grass

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

Comments

[Ken Burgin]

Nice one - blogs rock!