Eastern brown snake found in children’s playroom on Gold Coast, captured by Wild Encounters

A deadly snake has found its way inside a children’s playroom at a Gold Coast property. And it chose a bizarre spot to hide in. SEE THE VIDEO

A DEADLY snake has found its way inside a children’s playroom at a Gold Coast property.

Yesterday Katie Eales and Samuel Howard of Wild Encounters were called to a Coomera property around midday after a man had spotted the slippery creature dart inside his children’s playroom.

Ms Eales said the thin brown snake was spotted as he returned inside the house.

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The eastern brown. Picture: supplied

She said when they arrived, the man had been keeping a careful watch on the snake by barricading the door — and dressing in protective clothing.

“He put all the hockey gear on,” she said.

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“He was watching the doorway and carrying a broom. He was covered in pads, he was doing a phenomenal job of keeping it in.”

Ms Eales and Mr Howard quickly set to work, locating the wily snake underneath a large toy truck.

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Katie Eales holds onto the snake. Picture: supplied

In the footage Ms Eales can be seen moving a few items out of the way to safely access the area, before Mr Howard lifts the truck up.

Ms Eales then quickly grabs the 90cm eastern brown snake by the tail as it tries to slither away, before using a catching device to hook it.

They then carry the snake outside of the room and let it settle, where it can be seen flicking its tongue in and out.

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Ms Eales holds the snake. Picture: supplied

Ms Eales said the most snakes were found outside, but those found inside homes were usually seeking somewhere cooler when temperatures soar above 28C.

“Eighty per cent come through open doors, garages and windows, in this case it was the first room from the garage and ended up finding its way inside,” she said.

She said while eastern browns had a fearsome reputation, the video showed the snake attempting to slither away rather than fight, like most snakes try to do in the first instance.

The toy truck the snake was hiding underneath. Picture: supplied

She said they only tended to attack when provoked.

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Ms Eales said the snake was an adult, about two or three years old.

She recommended that when people find a snake that they note its features from a safe distance and if possible, take a picture and send it to them. They should also keep a close eye on the snake until they arrive for a successful capture.

She said colouring on a snake was not a reliable marker of species.