Watch a Man Fearlessly Expel a Snake that Invaded a Family's Dishwasher - A-Z Animals

Loading the dishwasher is rarely a popular chore but this has got to be the best excuse ever not to do it. The Australian family featured in this clip has found a green tree snake hiding out in their dishwasher of all places! The terrified snake has tried to hide out amongst the dishes but luckily an expert was on hand to rescue it from its predicament. This poor little guy was later released into a much more suitable environment!

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Where Do Green Tree Snakes Normally Live?

Green tree snakes, or common tree snakes as they are sometimes called (Dendrelaphis punctulatus), are one of the most often seen snakes in backyards and parks in northern and eastern Australia. You may also see it called the Australian tree snake. They seem to prefer gardens that have fountains and ponds surrounded by long grass and shrubs. As you can see in this clip, they also sometimes end up in houses!

They are active during the day but at night they look for tree hollows and rock crevices to hide away in. To this tree snake, the inside of a dishwasher looks like a cool place to hang out! The most likely places to spot them are on rocks and fences and on outdoor furniture. You may also see them on verandas and pergolas as well as on sheds and garages. As their name suggests, they are very good at climbing and spend most of their time in trees.

Are Green Tree Snakes Dangerous?

Green tree snakes are hunters but they are not dangerous to humans. They are a slender snake that can reach several feet in length but have a narrow body. Their diet consists of frogs, geckos, skinks, reptile eggs, and small mammals. These snakes have also been seen feeding on tadpoles and fish. They sniff out their prey by probing leaves and loose soil with their small heads. They are very inquisitive snakes with large eyes and have excellent eyesight.

Green tree snakes do not have fangs and do not produce venom. Having said that, they do have teeth but do not bite very often and would prefer to slither away from you than attack you. If they feel frightened, they sometimes rise up and inflate their throat and body to make themselves look larger. They are also able to produce a foul-smelling substance from their anal glands. Hopefully, the snake didn’t do that anywhere near the dishwasher!

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