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Snakes invade Australia airport seeking shelter from intense heat
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News18•17-10-2026, 23:01
Snakes invade Australia airport seeking shelter from intense heat
- •Snakes have been spotted in terminals, staff offices, and airline lounges at Australia's Alice Springs Airport due to intense summer heat.
- •Expert snake catchers have captured highly venomous western brown snakes and whip snakes from passenger walkways and check-in areas.
- •Snakes enter human buildings seeking shade and cool places during peak temperatures, showing no difference between natural and man-made structures.
- •The Airport Development Group has increased monitoring, posted warning signs, and trained staff to ensure passenger safety and remove snakes.
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Due to the intense heat in Australia's Northern Territory region, snakes seek shade, cool places, water, and food during the hottest parts of the day, leading them inside human-made buildings like the airport.
Two highly venomous western brown snakes were found inside the terminal, with one located in a public area and another in a staff office.
The Airport Development Group increased monitoring in high-risk areas, posted warning signs for passengers, enlisted trained snake catchers, and had staff trained on how to protect themselves.
