In Australia, children used a snake instead of a jump rope

A group of children were filmed using a python as a jump rope in the small Australian town of Woorabind.

The local children were laughing and jumping rope in the middle of the street, which attracted the attention of a woman passing by. According to the video, the witness approached the boys and asked them to show what they were holding in their hands.

They threw the “jump rope” on the ground, and the woman saw that it was a large snake. One of the boys called it a black-headed python. It is unknown whether it was already lifeless when the minors found it, but on social media, where the video went viral, there were calls for punishment for all those involved.

The video was also examined by the Australian Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.

“We condemn this inappropriate behavior and are investigating the incident,” a department spokesman said.

Under Australian law, injuring a black-headed python can result in a fine of up to $12,600.