2 Carpet Pythons Cause Stir After Dramatic Rooftop Fight in Doonan, Share Video

• Residents in Doonan, Queensland, were taken aback by strange noises from their roof, which uncovered a surprising discovery
• A local snake catcher was called to the scene and shared a video of the unexpected find, providing insight into the behaviour of the reptiles involved
• The incident has sparked fascination online, with many people expressing amazement and curiosity about the encounter, while also raising questions about the snakes' behaviour

Residents in Doonan, Queensland, were left startled after loud thumping and banging noises coming from their roof turned out to be two massive Carpet Pythons locked in a fierce battle.

According to a local snake catcher known by the Facebook handle Snake Catcher Noosa 24/7 Luke the Snake Catcher, the man shared a video where he was called out after homeowners reported unusual sounds overhead. Upon inspection, he discovered the reptiles thrashing about, which he confirmed was a fight over a nearby female snake.

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The catcher explained the spectacle by saying:

"Noises in the roof. I was called out to a home in Doonan today to grab these noisy male Carpet pythons that were fighting over a female. Thumping and thudding could be heard from underneath in the house. It’s breeding season, folks, and this is how male Carpets show dominance and eventually win the right to mate with the female. Great example of males fighting."

He added that such confrontations are common during the breeding season, with males wrestling to assert dominance. These battles can be noisy, with snakes slamming into walls, ceilings, and each other in an attempt to overpower their rival.

Carpet Pythons are non-venomous but can grow several metres long, making their fights both dramatic and intimidating for homeowners who stumble upon them. While frightening to witness, these reptiles generally pose little threat to humans unless provoked.

The post sparked fascination online, with many locals amazed by the raw display of nature playing out in an urban setting. The footage went viral on social media after it was published on 19 September 2025.

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For the Doonan homeowners, however, the encounter was a reminder that living in snake country means unexpected visitors may sometimes turn the roof into an arena.

SA is amazed by 2 male Carpet Pythons fighting in roof

Mzansi netizens were stunned as they took to the comments section to express their thoughts, saying:

Megan Louise said:

"Does one snake die out of this fight?"

Kirra Brybie added:

"Karen Paterson better seal that roof up."

Kay Os wrote:

"How do they decide on the winner if they just do this?"

Jai Aughton replied:

"It’s cool how they cover ground, wrapping around each other's necks, and they don’t even realise."

ShaQuantia Smith stated:

"Where is the woman they are fighting over? Is she even watching?"

Sarah Dixon commented:

"Looks cosy up there."

Watch the video below:

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Source: Briefly News