A video posted online during the holiday received a lot of attention, thanks to the rare documentation and its surprising ending. ChatGPT helps us tell about what happened there:
Two male carpet pythons were caught on camera writhing and twisting around each other in a wrestling match right next to a road in Australia. According to the caption attached to the video, the reason for such a fight was an attempt to win over a female snake that was apparently found nearby. These are quite impressive snakes, reaching a length of up to 4 meters and a weight of up to 15 kg, although most of them make do with a length of "only" about two meters.
It's unclear whether the wrestling match actually captured the heart of the female python – but it certainly caught the attention of the snake catcher who arrived on the scene. In the video, Otam can be heard approaching them slowly and cautiously, while noting aloud: "All they care about is themselves."
Then, within seconds, the catcher uses a rod to collect the fighting pythons and place them safely in a dedicated bag, which likely makes her the surprise winner of this battle.
Australian wildlife officials note that carpet pythons inhabit a wide range of environments in the country, from wet tropics to arid deserts. They can be found lurking in thickets, among tree branches, or even occupying residences on rooftops or sheds.
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