Man charged after 26 snakes found in car

Some of the snakes, a mix of pythons and green tree snakes, were decomposing while others were slithering freely in the car.

The living snakes were seized by police and taken to an emergency animal hospital for treatment.

The surviving snakes have been given to a local wildlife rescue organisation to be cared for.

A 22-year-old Moore Park Beach man has been charged with 26 counts of animal cruelty.

He will face court next month.