# Sixty-Year-Old Cyclist Avoids Snake Bite | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-07-16T07:05:47+00:00
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A woman in her sixties narrowly avoided a venomous eastern brown snake bite on a NSW rail trail after her bike chain snagged the two-meter reptile—fortunately, it was a dry bite. Snake catcher Sarah Mailey responded to the tense scene, describing the snake’s head as free to strike, and noted its blindness and sluggishness on a cool day likely contributed to the encounter. The snake, injured from the tangle, was euthanized. Mailey revealed this isn’t an isolated incident, sharing that a colleague has seen similar events over 30 years. She urges trail riders: stop, wait, and give snakes space—your safety and theirs depend on it. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/579eb0f886f5aae1

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