Horrified Mum finds massive snake in baby's cot and has to call in professional

A terrified mother discovered an enormous serpent lurking in her infant's cot. The shocked parent was forced to summon a professional handler to extract the unwelcome visitor. Thankfully, the little one wasn't present in the nursery during the incident.

Wildlife expert Gilberto Ademar Duwe from the Jaraguaense Environmental Foundation responded to the household emergency. He successfully extracted the creature from the child's bedroom in Jaragua do Sul, located south-west of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Gilberto identified the reptile as a Spilotes pullatus, more commonly referred to as a chicken snake or yellow rat snake, according to What's The Jam.

Thankfully, these serpents pose no venomous threat and primarily consume small mammals like rodents and bats, alongside birds and smaller reptiles.

Gilberto explained that these creatures are a benign species recognised for their nimbleness and vital ecological function. Following the extraction from the family residence, Gilberto returned the snake to its natural habitat.

He remarked, "A snake in the crib? Yes, it happened. The baby was safe and out of the room, but this unexpected visitor decided to take a VIP nap in the crib.

"This is a caninana (Spilotes pullatus), a non-venomous, agile snake that's super important for the ecosystem. They feed on rodents, lizards, and even other snakes. The rescue went smoothly, and it was returned to the wild safely.

"These types of appearances are rare, but they can occur in rural areas near forests, so experts recommend keeping your doors and windows closed and not attempting to handle these animals without professional assistance. Remember, snakes don't attack out of malice, they just seek shelter and safety."

Gilberto took to his Instagram page to share the footage, which quickly racked up 27,000 views and a flurry of comments.

A local resident confessed, "Even though it wasn't poisonous, I would have been scared sh*tless seeing one of those animals inside the house."

Fatima chimed in with her take: "I would have let it have the crib - and the house too!". Maria shared her nightly routine: "I always look under the bed before I go to sleep, I'm afraid of snakes and scorpions!".

The discovery of the snake was made on 30 July.