Snake tries to hitch a ride from Geraldton in couple’s car

Murray Gorfin got more than he bargained for before having skin cancer spots removed in Geraldton recently. He and wife Anne parked behind Cafe 105 in Shenton Street, enjoyed a cuppa and were returning to the vehicle to head to their specialist. Mr Gorfin was hopping in the passenger seat when he sprung out screaming. “There’s a snake in there, I’m not going anywhere. It’s not that big, but it could be venomous,” he said. Snake catcher Dave McIntosh was called — but could not find the snake after 20 minutes of searching high and low. “He’s hidden somewhere,” Mr McIntosh said. Mr Gorfin caught a taxi to his medical appointment, while Mr McIntosh gave Mrs Gorfin a rundown on snakes and offered to drive the couple home to Dongara. After being told the dos and don’ts, Mrs Gorfin decided she was right to drive. She returned home without incident. As for the snake, he hasn’t shown his head since. “It was so hot; he would have had to get out to survive,” Mr McIntosh said.