A viral video of a surfer catching some waves with a snake around his neck has led to government fines. Higor Fiuza and his bredli carpet python named Shiva became local celebrities in Australia earlier this month. But once Queensland's Department of Environment and Science saw the footage, they handed him a fine of $1,495 for not having the correct permit. According to a statement from the agency, Fiuza held a permit to keep the reptile, but Shiva was not allowed to be removed from its licensed

Many babies' cots have soft toys scattered about but when a mother saw a giant snake in hers, she went screaming for help. Meanwhile, authorities are investigating a video that shows a carpet python ‘surfing’ with its owner on the Gold Coast. 7NEWS Adelaide at 6pm | www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Adelaide