Diamond python found at Balmoral Beach back in the wild

IT WAS all is well that ends well for the diamond python that shocked beachgoers at Balmoral last week.

The diamond python on Balmoral Beach last week.

THE diamond python spotted last week on Balmoral Beach was not captured by council rangers, according to venomous reptile handler Michael Quinnell.

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“It was captured by my wife Trish Kroll of Sydney Wildlife Rescue,” he said.

“I took it to North Shore Veterinary where exotics vet, Olivia, X-rayed it to check for water in its lungs. It was cleared for release and I took it to Middle Head that day and released it.

“The tracks in the sand showed it had arrived that morning and made its way from the water to the seawall. Its head was not as big as an adult fist.

The python being released at Middle Head. Picture: supplied.

“Diamond pythons are not rare in the Mosman area. The last one I was called to collect was only a couple of blocks away, five days previously, and was also two metres long.

“Snake season is upon us again and the reports are coming in as the weather warms up.

“We try to reassure the public the snake they have spotted in their backyard is just travelling through, will probably be gone next time they look, and presents no threat to them if they just leave it alone.