"Record-breaking Heat Triggers Early Start to Snake Season in Australia"

Unusually high temperatures in Australia have caused snake season to start early, with the Australian Reptile Park issuing an "urgent warning" for people to be on the lookout for venomous snakes. The rise in temperatures and winter rainfall has created the perfect environment for snakes to become more active. Snake catchers have reported a significant increase in callouts, a phenomenon rarely seen at this time of year. As global temperatures continue to rise, Australia's winters have been steadily warming. In the UK, rising temperatures are also affecting the snake population, with more pet snakes breaking free from their enclosures due to the warming climate.