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I fitted a new cat flap to our laundry door last night and we have propped it open to allow the cats to go in and out at will as they get used to their new door. I had to close and lock it in a bit of a hurry today as I walked past the patio door on the upstairs decking and saw a large snake basking on one of the patio chairs. Harriett was sitting on the rocks at the far end of the patio unaware that she was potential lunch for our visitor!
As soon as I secured the house, I grabbed the camera and took a few photos. After returning from work, the snake was still sitting on the chair. Deborah watched from the safety of the rumpus room sofa whilst Welly barked at it! It is clearly in no hurry to move and as I write this at almost 10pm, it is still there!
The snake is a Diamond Python. It’s about 2m long which is typical of this species although they can grow to 3m. They are not venomous, but have a nasty bite (apparently). We’re a bit worried about letting the cats out as they will eat rodents , small birds and even possums so I reckon they could have a go at a cat if they were hungry.
Hopefully it will have gone by the time we get up tomorrow so that we can let the cats enjoy their new door.
