Snake Catcher Has 'Heart in Mouth Moment' With Venomous Serpent

A snake catcher had a close call when trying to capture an eastern brown snake in Twin Waters, Queensland, on November 19.This video shows the venomous snake being grabbed from a deck and struggles in the catcher’s hand.Stuart McKenzie, a snake catcher who operates on the Sunshine Coast, said the reptile did not open its mouth but the incident was a definitely "a heart in mouth moment. He said he was not hurt and that working with dangerous animals “you have to expect” occasional close calls. Credit: Stuart McKenzie via Storyful