SNAKE TRAPS ARE ILLEGAL This snake was trapped in a bird/possum trap and was in a lot of pain which is why it was trying to bite. Snakes are protected species as they both: 1. Play a critical role in the environment 2. Only bite when you harass a snake. The home owners on finding this, immediately organised its release. The snake was in a lot of pain. This video serves to show that we can't trap snakes and that if you do see a snake trapped, immediately call The Snake Hunter to free and remove t