Larry Emdur has revealed his terrifying encounter with a huge snake.
Taking to Instagram over the weekend, the Channel Seven Morning Show host, 59, shared close-up footage of a black python in his backyard.
He revealed that his wife of 29 years, Sylvie, brought the snake to his attention after noticing it on their property.
‘Sylvie: Hey Bub, you know how you always say you’re not scared of snakes? Me: Yes. Sylvie: Well, could you go to the shed and fix that “situation”, please? Larry wrote.
In a second photo, Larry revealed the protective gear he wore before confronting the intruding reptile.
Larry Emdur has shared his terrifying encounter with a huge snake. Taking to Instagram over the weekend, the Channel Seven Morning Show presenter, 59, shared close-up images of a black python (pictured) in his backyard.
According to the caption he posted alongside the images, his wife Sylvie brought his attention to the snake in their backyard. In the next photo, Larry was dressed in makeshift protective gear covering his legs, groin, and stomach, made from old boxes. In the photo: Larry Emdur.
The breakfast show host also carried a kayak paddle and a broom.
While some fans on Instagram were surprised by their close encounter with the reptile, many insisted that they had nothing to worry about since the species was a diamond python.
“She’s a beautiful female diamond python,” wrote one of Larry’s followers.
Another agreed, saying: “It’s beautiful and not dangerous, just a python.” You should keep it, it will eat any rodents you may have.
Some fans on Instagram were shocked by Larry’s encounter with the reptile, but many insisted he had nothing to worry about because of the species. “She’s a beautiful female diamond python,” wrote one of Larry’s followers. Another agreed: “It’s beautiful and not dangerous.”
‘It won’t hurt you, it’s a beautiful python. I doubt you have a rodent problem!!! Leave it at that,’ wrote another fan.
Someone else also told Larry there was no cause for alarm: “What a beautiful python looking for a warm place to sleep.” You have an indoor fireplace, right?
“By the way, I love the combat suit, Larry.”
The diamond python (scientific name Morelia spilota spilota) is found in the coastal areas and adjacent mountain ranges of southeastern Australia.
The diamond python (scientific name Morelia spilota spilota) is found in the coastal areas and adjacent mountain ranges of southeastern Australia, and is also the southernmost python in the world.
The average size of the animal is 2 meters, but it has been known to reach up to 3 meters.
Like all pythons, it is not poisonous. The diamond python is an ambush predator and uses constriction to incapacitate its prey, but is generally reluctant to attack humans.
However, if harassed, the diamond python is able to defend itself with its bite, and can leave fangs in the wound.
Larry Emdur, 59 (left) and his wife Sylvie (right) celebrated their 29th anniversary in December.
