Missing Medusa: Large python escapes her home, slithers away
A two-metre carpet python remains on the loose in South Australia after slithering free and escaping her enclosure.
The snake, named Medusa, disappeared on Wednesday much to neighbours’ dismay, but her owners insist the pet reptile is docile and friendly.
“She’ll often sit on my shoulders while I’m going on the computer or playing games,” owner Luke Tudor told 7 News while reminiscing about his favourite pet.
But Luke forgot to lock Medusa’s vivarium before leaving for the day, allowing the 12-year-old snake to escape.
Medusa then slithered under a fly screen and hasn’t been seen since.
“I’ve taken apart my bed, my couch, searched all the cupboards, I’ve searched everywhere she could be and no luck,” Mr Tudor said.
Mr Tudor’s neighbours are less than impressed, and fear Medusa will wriggle her way into their homes.
“It looks really scary,” one not-so-impressed neighbour told 7 News.
“That’s terrible. It can do real harm to especially children and people around,” another commented.
Experts are calling for calm, saying there is no need to panic as Murray Darling Pythons aren’t venomous.
“Pretty placid snake, especially being a pet, handled well and well fed, there shouldn’t be any concerns,” Cory Young a snake catcher said.
While there is a strict no pets policy in the unit complex, Mr Tudor insists he had permission from his landlord to keep Medusa.
“A lot of people don’t like snakes, so I’m worried if someone will just see her and kill her unfortunately,” Mr Tudor said.
Anyone who spots Medusa can call a snake catcher.
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