Times Past Forget Snakes on a Plane - back in 1957 The Canberra Times reported on snakes in a pool. "About 30 swimmers in the Cotter pool yesterday afternoon received a shock when they realised that they had an unpleasant companion in the pool - a 3-ft. black snake," the article read. Swimmers left the water in "quick time" once the slithery reptile was found. READ MORE | 