A snake discovered coiled inside a Harley-Davidson seemed to have fancied a joyride, according to snake catchers called to remove the reptile.
Sean Cade, the founder of Australian Snake Catchers, responded to a call at a property in Galston, New South Wales, where he found a common tree snake nestled under the motorcycle's seat. Video footage captures Cade extracting the small serpent from its hiding spot.
In a Facebook update, Cade mentioned that the homeowners wisely opted against allowing the snake to accompany them on a ride and enlisted his help to remove the unexpected "passenger."
After the filming ceased, the snake, perturbed by its eviction, nipped Cade on the finger. Cade clarified to Newsweek that the snake wasn't necessarily aggressive but rather frightened, especially after being denied a potential Harley excursion.
Common tree snakes, members of the non-venomous colubrid family, typically refrain from biting humans.
This incident occurred amid Australia's active snake season, a period marked by warmer weather when snakes emerge seeking warmth to aid digestion and respiration.
In the video, the motorcycle's owner assists Cade in dismantling the seat to reveal the snake comfortably nestled underneath. With caution, Cade removes the snake, ensuring its safe extraction from the motorcycle.
Although the snake momentarily appears agitated, it refrains from biting as Cade carefully releases it. However, Cade wasn't as lucky when the snake bit him while he was photographing it post-extraction, a mishap he attributed to a rookie mistake in a Facebook comment.
Common tree snakes, which can reach lengths of up to six feet but typically measure a little over three feet, are generally harmless.
Cade's snake removal business is currently experiencing a high demand, responding to 10 to 12 rescues daily from various settings, including homes, pools, vehicles, businesses, childcare centers, and even theme parks.
He mentioned that the tree snake found in the Harley-Davidson likely entered the garage from the roof.