Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Snake on Australian Flight Causes Two-Hour Delay
A flight in Australia had to wait a while because a snake was found hiding in the luggage area of the plane.
The snake was a safe type of green tree snake, but the person catching it wasn't sure at first if it was dangerous.
The snake likely got on the plane in a bag from a previous flight.
Because it's a protected animal, it can't be let back into the wild and will go to someone who can keep it safely.
A domestic flight in Melbourne was delayed for approximately two hours.
The delay was caused by the discovery of a green tree snake in the cargo hold.
The snake was found on Virgin Australia Flight VA337, which was bound for Brisbane.
A snake catcher was called to remove the 60-centimeter snake.
The snake, a protected species, will be given to a licensed keeper.
- Who
- Airline staff, an aircraft engineer, and a snake catcher.
- What
- A green tree snake caused a delay on a domestic flight.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Melbourne Airport, Australia
- Why
- The snake caused a delay due to safety and quarantine protocols.
- Location
- Melbourne Airport, Australia
- Flight
- VA337 to Brisbane
- Type of Snake
- Green Tree Snake
- Delay
- Approximately two hours
- Snake Status
- Captured
