Woman wakes up to 8-foot python crawling over her while sleeping; Narrowly escapes death

A chilling incident from Australia has gone viral after a woman revealed she woke up to find an eight-foot-long python crawling over her body while she slept. Mistaking it initially for her pet dog, she soon realised the danger.

Post Published By: Sona Saini
Updated : 17 January 2026, 3:25 PM IST
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New Delhi: Sometimes real-life events are no less than a horror film. A shocking incident involving a woman in Brisbane, Australia, has shocked people on social media. The woman explained that one night, she was fall asleep on her bed when she suddenly felt something heavy crawling on her body.

8-foot-long python on her body

The woman explained that when she opened her eyes, an approximately 8-foot-long python was coiled around her stomach and chest. Initially, she thought her pet dog had landed on her, due to its heavy weight. But as she reached out to pet it, she realized it wasn't an animal, but a snake-like creature.

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Surprised by her husband's warning

According to the woman, her husband calmly said, "Don't move, there's a carpet python about 2.5 meters long on you." Hearing this, she was horrified. However, instead of panicking, both decided to act wisely, as even the slightest mistake could prove fatal.

Pet Dogs' Safety First Priority

The woman explained that they also had pet dogs at home. She feared that if the dogs became aware of the snake's presence, they might attack, making the situation even more dangerous. Therefore, the dogs were first moved to a safe distance.

Saved Life by Getting Out

The husband then advised the woman to try to slowly get out from under the sheet without scaring the snake. The woman mustered up the courage and did so. She explained that the only thing on her mind at that moment was whether this was really happening or a nightmare.

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Python Entered the Room Through the Window

The woman further explained that the python entered her bedroom through the window. It was so long that even when it coiled around her body, part of its tail was still outside the window. Later, they managed to get the python out of the room.

Experience went viral on social media

The woman later shared this terrifying experience, which quickly went viral. People are praising her courage and wisdom. This incident once again shows that patience and understanding can save lives in difficult situations.

Location : 
  • New Delhi

Published : 
  • 17 January 2026, 3:25 PM IST

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