A two-year-old dog named Ferrari has narrowly escaped a coastal carpet python's jaws during an early morning walk, thanks to its quick-thinking owner.
A two-year-old Pomeranian named Ferrari has narrowly escaped a coastal carpet python's jaws in a terrifying tussle at a Queensland beach.Ferrari was rescued by his owner, who grabbed the snake's tail and shook it "like Steve Irwin" until the reptile let goIt is the second time in a week a small pet has become prey to a python in the Noosa region
"My shakes were getting bigger and bigger … then all of a sudden it started unravelling and the poor dog went flying up in the air and running off down the beach.The attack happened in front of other beachgoers, who initially watched on in silence and shock."Everyone said, 'Oh my gosh, we thought it was like a big stick', but then they realised I was chucking this big snake out," Ms Taylor said.
Ms Taylor said the other Pomeranian, Rusty, and the Bull Arab Mastiff Cross, Raja, kept guard over the snake in the water.Ms Taylor says Ferrari is now on antibiotics and has bite wounds on his ear and below his eye. "I guess the reality is in an area like that, be mindful and respectful of the native creatures there," Ms Williamson said.Second pet to become prey
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