In a shocking incident in Yorkeys Knob, 77-year-old David Pitt encountered a 1.5-metre coastal taipan in his home. Despite being bitten between the toes, he attempted to kill the snake with a shovel.
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October 22, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Queensland man, 77, tried to kill a coastal taipan with a shovel before it bit him between the toes in his living room; he suffered cardiac arrest and died six days later: What should you do if you encounter a venomous snake inside your home?
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