Brits Meet Their FIRST Python in Australia! 🐍🇦🇺

[@phunk8607]

Carpet python is like the bush turkey of the snake world. Common and iconic for aussie growing up.

[@Glenn-ei3xp]

The spider is a St Andrew’s cross spider. Very common on the east coast. A couple of theories to why they make the cross, one is to make themselves look bigger than they are to possible predators the other is the white silk reflects ultra violet light which may attract flying insects to the web

[@rodpope7838]

I am so glad to see you having such a great time in settling to the Australian way of life.

[@andrewhazlewood4569]

The Python (presumably a carpet snake) would be loving the warmth of the water heater. Keep Pico safe. Snakes like that often work their way into the crawl space between the ceiling and the roof. It is warm and there is usually enough space for them to squeeze in especially if the roof is corrugated.

[@EatVentureVlog]

Thank you for your concern ❤️

[@amplifiedlight]

The St Andrew's Cross spider is one of my more favorite spiders. They always spin their webs tucked well out of the way, with zero chance of running into them in the dark. Garden orb weavers are another matter, their webs are big, sticky and often spun right where you'll run into them face first! Jumping spiders are the best of the bunch, they're very small, super curious and quite friendly. As others' have said, your snake was a small carpet python.

[@EatVentureVlog]

Thank you for commenting! Their so fascinating 😅

[@louisaklimentos7583]

I am amazed how you both of you have immersed yourselves with in the lifestyle of Queensland . You are so positive .

[@tommymorrison4774]

Coastal carpet python. And pico is probably not far off dinner size for that thing. Remember they can detach there jaw and I'm sure pico when wet is probably the same size a large rat. People forget how truly small there dogs are when there all fluffy like that

[@EatVentureVlog]

Appreciate comments like this. We’ve not let him out of our sight🙏

[@navycrossedrifles]

You can get Mozzie spray, rollon and cream called "Natures Botanical". It is Rosemary Oil and Cedarwood Oil, combined in a base which includes olive oil and vegetable based emulsifiers. Very safe for you and Picco.

[@EatVentureVlog]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@kerryb5592]

I have sensitive skin as well and I haven't had any issues with Aerogard. for my face I don't spray it directly I spray into the air and walk through it but I do it three times.

[@garthwaters5756]

looked like a coastal python , harmless they make good pets but gotta have a permit

[@lync8884]

I’m a member on fb of Sunshine Coast snake catchers. They’ll identify any snake photo with authorised id’ers only allowed to confirm and also whether they are venomous or not, I recommend it, you’ll learn a lot about the local snakes 😉

[@davidhynd4435]

The snake looked like a carpet python to me. Not normally aggressive and not venomous. However, the scientific name for them is Smalldoggius snackius (or not), so you do need to keep Picco safe. The spider was a St. Andrew's Cross. I've never heard of anyone being bitten by one. I also have no idea why they weave the cross. And some quick google searches suggests that nobody else does either.

[@somefatbugger]

Definitely a carpet snake, a python. They grow awfully big but are harmless and non-poisonous. We have a local big fella carpet snake that has lived here for about 15 years so far. We see it often. We also have quite a number of the beautiful green tree snakes which are also harmless.

[@kerryhorton7306]

Paw paw ointment is good for everything, but one of the best mozzie stoppers is Kakadu Blue. Also burning mozzie coils in your outdoor living areas helps you not having to put lots of stuff on your skin.

[@EatVentureVlog]

Thanks for the tips!

[@ManKidRides]

Common carpet snake (Python), and we don't call them boilers, not sure if they're even the same thing as we don't have radiators and plumbing for them throughout our houses. We call them Hot water systems.

[@Karl-g7b]

G'day JC , Seems everyone has told you what the animals where, just 2 more to cross off your list. Maybe that could be a video ( birds and animals you have seen so far) for a rainy day

[@ronluthe1552]

Spider is an St Andrew’s Cross spider. Non toxic bite but can be aggressive.

[@deckofcards87]

We love lil Picco, just not as a snack. Do keep an eye on him when he's in the backyard lol. I know you always do when youre walking him on the beach.

[@allisongrattidge4154]

Awww Pico, if he goes missing he's at my place! 😆

[@gregoryparnell2775]

Or inside a scrubbie . Even Aussies get careless with their cats & small dogs& leave them outside . Very easy pickings for a Python even of that size. It's a wild creature & does not see a pet , Just another meal in its eyes.

[@Dawnie-z1t]

Lurpak ! Good choice 🤣 x

[@EatVentureVlog]

Always 😂

[@MrFoxadams]

Definitely a young carpet python guys ,nothing too much to worry about there

[@claytonchristophersen1633]

You need to watch TRUE STORY Snake story Funny as and its real .!

[@SueGritt]

Beware of the trousers snake

[@joandsarah77]

Try paw paw ointment for your flair up. Most of us have a small red tube of Lucas Papaw ointment somewhere in the house. For mozzies I just use some roll on Aerogard but if that is too strong for you maybe try some 'Bug off' or maybe even one of those stick on patches. There is also the old fashion mozzie coils that you light and let smoke. terrible smell i recall from childhood, they stink. They are enough to drive you indoors if the mozzies don't lol. By the way, if you have type O blood, mozzies love us.

[@EatVentureVlog]

Thank you for your advice! ❤️

[@garyrowlands2334]

Either a carpet or scrub python. They're great for getting rid of vermin such as mice and rats. Larger ones would likely see Picco as food. A lot of old Queenslander houses end up with one of these living in your roof. They're a free pest exterminator. We have a resident snake in our roof at work, and during winter, it will sometimes lay above the fluro light in the toilet because of the warmth. Leave them alone, and they won't bother you. This will make a great story to tell your grandchildren about your adventures to the end of the known world. 😅

[@scottieb8313]

Great Video "GUYS" ! I'm so chuffed for you both and your little mate , Over there in Australia , If you ever want any thing from New Zealand Holla OUT and I will send it to you ! , .. / And YES I AM subscribed to the channel ! :) AS the content is Great !

[@EatVentureVlog]

Thank you for everything ❤️

[@kieransmith1796]

Like others have said, looks like a carpet python. Nothing to be scared of.

[@callofduty3807]

I would probably say to get a snake handler next time you see one.

[@zalired8925]

There's a natural mozzie repellent growing in most yards and gardens but I have a complete mental break remembering it's name. C (don't think it's citronella but another plant)I think it starts with. Just pick a leaf and rub it on exposed skin. DOES ANYONE KNOW THE NAME OF THE PLANT PLEASE?

[@rodpope7838]

WRT to the python - it is probably after Pico so please keep him safe. Get a snake catcher in maybe - although where you are living you will probably get a few of them.

[@NLJ1953]

Pink zinc

[@leehartigan7212]

It might be eyeing off your dog, they have just come out of hibernation, so this time of the year they are looking for food. I have seen a python eat a possum. Don’t let him out of your sight.

[@EatVentureVlog]

Thank you for your concern, we’ve been so careful he’s not been out of our sight. Thank you for your concern though!

[@galaxyexplorer6189]

Definitely looks like a juvenile carpet python which are common on the East coast. Grows up to 3 meters long but normally around 2 meters...He was looking for a little Picco schmacko snack.🐍✌️.

[@EatVentureVlog]

Thanks for the info!

[@tiaelina1090]

It’s looks like a carpet python to me

[@6226superhurricane]

coastal carpet python, harmless very common. and like most snakes colour and pattern is highly variable so not a good indication of species. at that size it won't try eating the dog, good to have around to keep rats and mice under control.

[@EatVentureVlog]

Thanks for the info!

[@joandsarah77]

Looks like a python, but I will ask my daughter, she works with reptiles.

[@EatVentureVlog]

Thank you!

[@joandsarah77]

@@EatVentureVlog She agrees that it's a python. Harmless.

[@ironside210]

Almost certainly a carpet python. Usual prey rats, mice, birds, fruit bats and other small animals. One that size could easily kill a small dog by constricting around the dog. Don't panic, but Peeko beware!

[@davexenos9196]

Diamond Python ?

[@6226superhurricane]

the spider is a st andrews cross spider

[@roslynjonsson2383]

It looked like a scrub python to me.

[@Blissbomb2]

It looked like a carpet python?

[@galaxyexplorer6189]

The spider is the St Andrews Cross spider and only the female builds the cross..Google says the Cross may reflect ultra violent light which attracts insects.How cool is that.😀✌️🕷

[@MarkJessop-hq2uo]

feck snakes