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'Baby, don't move': Australian woman wakes to find massive python on her chest

Rachel Bloor safely guided a 2.5m non-venomous carpet python out of her Brisbane home during a peak snake activity season, avoiding harm to both herself and the snake.

  • A woman in Australia woke up to find a massive non-venomous python curled up on her chest.
  • The python had entered through the plantation shutter and made its way onto her bed.
  • A snake catcher said snakes are getting more active during the hot weather and seeking shelter in backyards.
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Woman wakes up with 8-foot python coiled on her chest while sleeping: 'Don't move'

After waking up to an 8-foot python coiled on her chest, the woman ushered the reptile out through a window rather than calling for help.

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Trapped in her own bed, an Australian woman discovered a 2.5-metre-long python on her. Despite the fear, she had to keep her cool to get out. A night she's not ready to forget!

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A seemingly normal night suddenly turned terrifying for Rachel Bloor, an Australian resident. While deep in sleep, she felt something heavy on her stomach and chest. When she opened her eyes, there was a dangerous python in front of her…

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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