Updated March 6, 2026, 5:11 p.m. ET
An expert who captures and relocates snakes for concerned residents in Newcastle, Australia, recently shared an amusing scene she documented while responding to a call.
It involved a highly venomous red-bellied black snake, a brick wall, and garden hose.
Can you spot the snake seemingly frozen in place in the accompanying image?
It’s not a difficult quiz, which is answered in the footage posted below, courtesy of Snake Catcher Bronte. But the footage reveals that some snake-capture efforts are trickier than others.
“There’s some call outs that make me laugh,” Snake Catcher Bronte stated via social media. “Cheeky, but dangerously venomous, Red Bellied Black Snake.”
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According to the Australian Museum, red-bellied black snakes are commonly encountered on Australia’s east coast. They’re not aggressive toward humans but will bite if sufficiently harassed.
The museum states on its website: “When approached in the wild a red-bellied black snake will often freeze to avoid detection, and people may unknowingly get quite close before registering the snake’s presence.”
Bites typically cause significant severe pain and swelling, along with nausea and headaches. Immediate medical attention is recommended for victims.
It was not clear how Snake Catcher Bronte (Bronte Hillen) managed this particular capture, but the former zoo keeper is adept at safely catching and relocating potential problem snakes.