Unbelievable! A Pet Owner's Daredevil Serpent Surfs Its Way into a Tangle with Australian Wildlife Authorities!

Higor Fiuza, a surfer, has been fined by Australian authorities for publicly taking his pet python, Shiva, on the Gold Coast beaches. This came after their unique adventures together were featured in a local media video.

Shiva, the cat who would coil around Fiuzas neck or hang on the edge of his board, seemed to have a great time participating in the sport, according to her owner's statement to Nine News earlier this month.

"She takes a short dip and then returns to the board. She simply cruises, patiently awaiting the arrival of the perfect wave," he mentioned.

However, the period of joy was short-lived for Fiuza, who was fined approximately $1,500 for violating his pet's license conditions, as confirmed by the statement from the Department of Environment and Science in Queensland.

Even though he possessed the proper permit to possess the reptile, he was prohibited from removing it from its authorized location, as mentioned in the statement.

Senior wildlife officer Jonathan McDonald stated that the man came to our attention after he was seen in the local media taking his python into the surf. McDonald emphasized that permit holders should refrain from publicly displaying native animals, unless there is a specific approved purpose and it ensures the animal's welfare, public safety, and compliance with relevant codes. Additionally, officials expressed concerns regarding Shiva's well-being.

"Snakes, being cold-blooded creatures, typically steer clear of water despite their ability to swim," he explained. "The python must have encountered frigid temperatures in the water, and it is only sea snakes that are meant to inhabit the ocean."

The Queensland government states that carpet pythons can reach lengths of up to 4 meters (13 feet), although the majority do not surpass 2.5 meters. These non-venomous snakes can be found throughout Australia, with the exception of Tasmania, and primarily feed on smaller animals like rats, possums, birds, and lizards.

Fuiza, who spoke to Nine News earlier, stated that he believed Shiva had a genuine fondness for water, as she never displayed signs of annoyance such as hissing while surfing. "Whenever I go under the water and resurface, she's right by my side," Fuiza mentioned. He also emphasized that he had never attempted to rescue her or provide any assistance during their aquatic activities.