Ecmweb 22510 Python Australia Viralhog Vidstill 770
Ecmweb 22510 Python Australia Viralhog Vidstill 770
Ecmweb 22510 Python Australia Viralhog Vidstill 770
Ecmweb 22510 Python Australia Viralhog Vidstill 770
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Australian Electricians Accept Python’s Assistance

Oct. 16, 2018
Here’s a technique we don’t often see in the U.S. electrical market, but it appears to be effective for controlling wire-eating rodents.

It’s important for electricians to learn from each other all over the world. Here’s a technique we don’t often see in the U.S. electrical market, but it appears to be effective for controlling wire-eating rodents. Check the video if you aren’t ophidiophobic.

From the story:

A team of Australian electricians were carrying out routine maintenance on street lights near Brisbane recently when they came across an expected work hazard: a hefty carpet python that had taken up residence in one of the control boxes.

Undeterred by the snake, the team opted to leave it be – after all, a rodent-gobbling python is a great way to keep rat populations under control.

So apparently, despite common electrical problems caused by wildlife, there are situations where they can help. In Australia, anyway.

Found via Earth Touch News: In Australia, a carpet python in an electrical box is just a useful way to get rid of rats

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