Find out what a brave 80-year-old Aussie did to save a life!
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When people talk about Australian heroes, images of elite athletes, revered ANZACs, and iconic wildlife warriors might spring to mind.
However, in a tale that could rival any action movie, a recent incident was posted online about a naan’s bold and courageous act.
An 80-year-old woman has been hailed as a 'deadset legend' for her daring rescue of her beloved puppy from the clutches of a carpet python.
The incident, which took place in her backyard in Lennox Head, NSW, unfolded when the woman was alerted by the distressing sounds of her dog 'screaming'.
Rushing to investigate, she was met with a horrifying sight: a carpet python had ‘coiled completely around her pup’, its fangs already leaving several marks on the dog's chin.
Without a moment's hesitation, the woman sprang into action, wrestling with the python to free her pet.
In the ensuing struggle, she was bitten three times by the python.
Undeterred, she managed to separate the animals, and the snake slithered away, seeking refuge in her neighbour's yard.
But the woman's ordeal didn't end there.
Determined to ensure the safety of her dogs, she tracked down the python and relocated it to a nearby bush, hoping it wouldn't return to cause further trouble.
'My mum is bloody amazing,' her daughter proudly declared online, sharing a photo of her mother standing in her driveway, holding the snake by its tail while examining the bites she endured.
'Mum got bitten three times getting the snake off her pup'.
The story quickly went viral, with many praising the woman's courage and determination.
‘They don’t make them like that anymore, what a tough old bird, with a beautiful heart. Hope her pup isn’t too traumatised,’ one woman said.
Other people in the comments called her ‘gutsy’ and a ‘trooper’.
Concerned netizens also urged her to seek medical attention to ensure the bites hadn't become infected after her daughter confirmed they already travelled to the vet to check on her dog's health.
The tough and caring woman didn't want to be interviewed about the incident, so her daughter told a news source that her mum just ‘did what she had to do’.
Despite her heroic actions, the woman's intervention technically breached wildlife protection laws requiring a special licence to handle wild snakes.
However, Snake Expert Mathew Hampton, while not recommending such actions, commended her bravery and understood that her 'love of her pet is always going to take over'.
‘I don't recommend anyone interfere with a snake in this situation, but I get in the rush the moment you make that decision,’ Hampton said.
‘It's one of those blurry lines where I can totally understand why someone would freak out and try to unwrap the dog…she's done a great job, she's pretty tough.’
Carpet pythons, while not venomous, can deliver 'nasty' bites with their up to 100 long, recurve teeth which they use for hunting preys.
‘If a big python, even one the size in the photo, got on the wrong nerve on your hand you can end up with nerve damage,’ he said.
While her actions were undoubtedly brave, the NSW Department of Planning and Environment similarly advises not engaging with snakes and immediately keeping children and pets away.
‘Contact a local reptile handler or wildlife rehabilitation group. They will remove the snake from your home or garden,’ they said.
So, what do you think, members? Would you go to such lengths to protect your pets? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
For advice on snake bites or have been bitten, contact the National Poisons Information Centre on 131 126. In a medical emergency call triple zero (000).
However, in a tale that could rival any action movie, a recent incident was posted online about a naan’s bold and courageous act.
An 80-year-old woman has been hailed as a 'deadset legend' for her daring rescue of her beloved puppy from the clutches of a carpet python.
The incident, which took place in her backyard in Lennox Head, NSW, unfolded when the woman was alerted by the distressing sounds of her dog 'screaming'.
The Aussie grandma was holding the snake from its tail while checking her injuries. Image: Facebook
Rushing to investigate, she was met with a horrifying sight: a carpet python had ‘coiled completely around her pup’, its fangs already leaving several marks on the dog's chin.
Without a moment's hesitation, the woman sprang into action, wrestling with the python to free her pet.
In the ensuing struggle, she was bitten three times by the python.
Undeterred, she managed to separate the animals, and the snake slithered away, seeking refuge in her neighbour's yard.
But the woman's ordeal didn't end there.
Determined to ensure the safety of her dogs, she tracked down the python and relocated it to a nearby bush, hoping it wouldn't return to cause further trouble.
'My mum is bloody amazing,' her daughter proudly declared online, sharing a photo of her mother standing in her driveway, holding the snake by its tail while examining the bites she endured.
'Mum got bitten three times getting the snake off her pup'.
The story quickly went viral, with many praising the woman's courage and determination.
‘They don’t make them like that anymore, what a tough old bird, with a beautiful heart. Hope her pup isn’t too traumatised,’ one woman said.
Other people in the comments called her ‘gutsy’ and a ‘trooper’.
Concerned netizens also urged her to seek medical attention to ensure the bites hadn't become infected after her daughter confirmed they already travelled to the vet to check on her dog's health.
The tough and caring woman didn't want to be interviewed about the incident, so her daughter told a news source that her mum just ‘did what she had to do’.
Despite her heroic actions, the woman's intervention technically breached wildlife protection laws requiring a special licence to handle wild snakes.
However, Snake Expert Mathew Hampton, while not recommending such actions, commended her bravery and understood that her 'love of her pet is always going to take over'.
‘I don't recommend anyone interfere with a snake in this situation, but I get in the rush the moment you make that decision,’ Hampton said.
‘It's one of those blurry lines where I can totally understand why someone would freak out and try to unwrap the dog…she's done a great job, she's pretty tough.’
Carpet pythons, while not venomous, can deliver 'nasty' bites with their up to 100 long, recurve teeth which they use for hunting preys.
‘If a big python, even one the size in the photo, got on the wrong nerve on your hand you can end up with nerve damage,’ he said.
While her actions were undoubtedly brave, the NSW Department of Planning and Environment similarly advises not engaging with snakes and immediately keeping children and pets away.
‘Contact a local reptile handler or wildlife rehabilitation group. They will remove the snake from your home or garden,’ they said.
So, what do you think, members? Would you go to such lengths to protect your pets? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
For advice on snake bites or have been bitten, contact the National Poisons Information Centre on 131 126. In a medical emergency call triple zero (000).
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she was hardly going to be worrying about a law was she you goose.
