<br /> <p>In springtime, carpet pythons are a common sight in homes and backyards across Australia</a> and this eight-foot reptile caught by Ross McGibbon, of Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, was agitated and ready to strike.</p><p>“The snake was reportedly quite defensive and striking at the residents and their dog when it was approached,” Ross said on Facebook.</p><br /><p>“This defensive behavior is part of a ‘fight or flight’ response, which is an instinctive reaction to acute stress or life threatening situations. You’ll see in the video that when I catch it, all wants to do is get away. This is the ‘flight’ response as opposed to the earlier ‘fight’ response it was showing the residents.” Credit: Facebook/Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7</p><br />
