http://www.newsweek.com/video-venomous-eastern-brown-snake-striking-reptile-catcher-sliding-door-1581289

An Australian snake catcher has released footage of a deadly snake defensively lashing out after being found lurking in an elderly woman's home.

The footage of the venomous eastern brown encounter was published to Facebook on Tuesday by Stuart McKenzie, owner of Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7.