Walkers and cyclists in Perth’s north were treated to a snapshot of the animal kingdom on Sunday when they encountered a venomous snake mid-meal.

Local Brett Butler said he was one of many enjoying the sunshine with a stroll about 11am when he spotted a hungry dugite devouring a skink.

He said the potentially lethal 1.4m snake had set up on the fenceline of the coastal path linking Ocean Reef to Mullaloo.

Camera Icon Mr Butler said the snake was 1.4m long. Credit: Brett Butler

“There was plenty of cyclists, walkers, kids and pets in the area so it caused a bit of a sensation,” he said.

Mr Butler said he and others were careful to keep their distance from the snake, which was unrattled by its audience and intent only on consuming every last inch of its prey.

“We watched it or a few minutes before filming,” he said.

“We ride that path often. It’s not unusual to see snakes but rarer to see one of that size.

“It was really quite comfortable. No one was going to touch it or get in its personal space.”

After finishing the lizard, the snake slithered along the shadows of the fence “and just chilled”.

“As we walked along the path we kind of warned a few people it was there,” Mr Butler said.

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Mr Butler shared phone vision he captured on Facebook, where it attracted hundreds of reactions and plenty of comments.

“That’s a nope rope,” one person commented. “I wouldn’t have been standing around, I would’ve been outta there.”

Another person who walks that path said they “always worry I’m going to bump into one of these”.

There was a similar find in Hillarys two weeks ago, where Graeme Vincent captured a snake enjoying a meal.

Camera Icon Cyclist Graeme Vincent captured this snake chowing down in Hillarys. Credit: Graeme Vincent

It isn’t the only snake activity filmed in WA in recent months. In August a monster Pilbara olive python shocked a mother and her two young children, while two snakes were filmed in a fierce duel on a Busselton beach in October.

West Aussies were previously told to prepare for a busy snake season, with a wet winter and warm spring meaning it was likely there would be plenty of activity ahead.

DBCA regional wildlife officer Brendan McGill said recent mild weather meant it had been a “steady” season to date.

His advice to those who spot snakes is to simply let them go about their business.

“We don’t want people trying to catch or kill (snakes). Most people who get bitten are doing that,” he said.

He said that while all animals were different, 99 per cent of snakes would choose to flee rather than fight.

If you spot a snake you can contact the Wildcare helpline on 9474 9055.