Just recently, a little boy playing beside his grandparents' Byron Bay swimming pool was literally dragged into the water by a huge python.

While the toddler was saved, there are many warnings coming our way about the size, location and boldness of snakes that have been flushed out of their usual living quarters by massive floods across many states.

Today, we look at what we’re being told is going to be the worst ever snake season and what other creepy crawlies are going to be bigger and bitier than ever this year.

Subscribe to Mamamia

GET IN TOUCH

Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected]

CONTACT US

Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected]

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Jake Meney - Australian Reptile Park Head Keeper

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.