Ten-year-old Emma Stuart had a fright yesterday morning when she discovered a deadly brown snake in her garden.
Emma was playing with her dog, Sandy, when the snake appeared. "The snake was really long and when it opened its mouth, I could see its fangs," - said Emma.
Sandy jumped on the snake and started to fight it. After a few minutes, the snake slithered away. Emma´s mum said, "Sandy isn't a big dog, but she is very brave. She's a hero."