Queensland
Snake Catcher Captures 'One of the Biggest' Tree Snakes He Has Ever Seen
Reptile expert Stuart McKenzie initially thought he was dealing with a highly-venomous brown snake, which is considered to be the second most toxic land snake in the world.
Family Finds 'Mega-Python' That Could 'Take On' Pet Dog in Garden Hedge
The predator was described as a "monster" by a snake-catcher, who said it was "one of the biggest" he's caught in some time.
Venomous Snake Found Hiding Among Plant Pots in Yard
"You're kidding me, that's incredible," a snake catcher said, remarking on the serpent's hiding abilities.
Woman Finds 5-Foot-Long Deadly Snake Lurking in Her Yard
The eastern brown is considered the second most toxic land snake in the world and a bite with its venom can result in death.
'Massive' Deadly Snake Caught Near Children's Playground in Tense Video
The highly venomous 6-foot-long beast can be seen lunging at a snake catcher in the nail-biting clip.
Man Catches Venomous Snake Lurking Behind Kitchen Cupboard in Video
The snake catcher said he was "lucky" to find the reptile, which had slithered indoors to escape the heat.
Photo Appears to Show Shark Swimming Right Past Man's Backyard After Flood
The picture shows a fin just outside a fence in a man's backyard, but some people think it may just be a hoax.
Family Wakes up to Find Massive Python Snake 'Trashing' Their Bathroom
The uninvited guest was wrangled while attempting to flee from an open window above the toilet, after destroying a number of bathroom items.
'Confused' Highly Venomous Snake Caught Trying to Mate with Garden Hose
It is believed the eastern brown snake mistook the hose for another nearby serpent.
Croc Has Jaws Taped Shut in 'Deplorable' Act as Rescue Operation Launched
"It is hard to imagine what would motivate someone to do that to an animal. It is beyond belief. It is deplorable," said local wildlife agency chief Lindsay Delzoppo in a statement.
Woman Rescued From Python's 'Vice-Like' Grip After Finding Snake in Garage
Police released bodycam video of the incident showing how officers helped to remove the snake.
Crocodile Bites Man's Head and Neck in Attack at Lizard Island
A 33-year-old man was taken to hospital by personnel from the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and is reportedly in a stable condition.
Enormous Snake Tries to Eat Possum While Hanging Upside Down
"The Carpet Python did its best to try and eat it upside down but the possum proved too heavy for the snake to hold," Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers wrote on Facebook.
Woman Finds Venomous Snake in Car Glove Box While Driving
The woman was said to have had a "hell of a fright" when she discovered the red-bellied black snake in her car.
Seven-Foot Python Found 'Snuggled Up' on Electric Blanket in Child's Bed
The large carpet python may have entered the house through a garage door that was left open.
Two Pythons Weighing Nearly 40 Pounds 'Smash' Through Kitchen Ceiling
Stretching nearly 10 feet long, the snakes were "some of the biggest and fattest" ever seen, according to a local official.
Woman in Suspected Shark Attack Was on Day Off From Making Shark Series
The 29-year-old woman told local reporters "I still love sharks. Sharks are beautiful," on her way to the hospital.
Police Searching for Missing Man Around Crocodile-Infested Waters
"There's... crocodiles in the proximity of where the vessel was located and other marine activity that would be quite concerning if someone were to have entered the water," one police officer said.
Extraordinarily Rare Eagle Ray Filmed Swimming on the Great Barrier Reef
The ornate eagle ray is wideley distributed across the Western Indo-Pacific but is naturally low in numbers and populations are declining.
These Dolphins Beach Themselves As Part of a 'Risky' Feeding Behavior
"This type of feeding is very risky, as dolphins run the risk of remaining stranded," said researcher Daniele Cagnazzi.
16-Foot Albino Burmese Python Snake Captured in Australia, Euthanized
"A huge albino Burmese python! How damn beautiful is this snake," the snake catcher who captured the massive reptile wrote on social media. "It's such a shame that they are illegal here in Australia."
83-Year-Old Woman Found 'Caked in Mud' in Cane Field After Days Missing
Barbara Marincic, 83, was spotted in a cane field by crew members of an RACQ Central Queensland rescue helicopter just before 2 p.m. on Monday—after about four days missing from her home.
Dinosaur Prints Hidden in Cupboard of Suburban House Solve 50-Year Mystery
Information stored by a geologist's daughter contained data that helped determine the makers of a series of dinosaur tracks found on a cave ceiling in Australia.
Jaw-Dropping Image Shows Enormous, One-of-a-Kind Pink Manta Ray
The photo was taken by wildlife photographer Kristian Laine, who spotted the uniquely pigmented ray near Lady Elliot Island.
Woman Missing for Nearly a Week Found Alive in Remote Australian Bushland
The 26-year-old student was found in "surprisingly good spirits," according to the Queensland Ambulance Service who were at the scene.
Tawny Sharks Spotted 'Dancing' as They Wait for Dinner
Footage shows 20 sharks as they wait for pipis to emerge from the sea on Torres Strait beach on Mer Island, Australia.
'Bat Tornado' Descends on Small Australian Town
"It just seems to me that every bat in Australia is now in Ingham," Raymon Jayo, mayor of Hinchinbrook, said.
Crocodile Euthanized After Attack Left It With Arrow In Its Spine
The injured crocodile was found with a steel arrow piercing its body and several stab wounds to its neck and throat in northern Queensland, Australia.
Crocodile Attacks After Teen Jumps Into Sea to Rescue Turtle
Coree Summerville had been fishing at The Strand Pier in Townsville in Queensland, Australia, when he spotted a struggling turtle.
Half a Shark Washes up on Australia Beach
"It's not something you see every day," the tour operator who shared the photo suggested.