The family knew the snake was on their Coopers Shoot property in the Byron hinterland and had even nicknamed him “Matt”. But the friendship was over when he grabbed ­Bailey, the four-month-old puppy, ...

WHEN a 3m diamond python decided to make a meal of their puppy, the Korff family didn’t hesitate to take it on with a broom and their bare hands. The family knew the snake was on their Coopers Shoot ...