Red Bellied Black Snake in a weep hole. Took two attempts to catch this snake which was basking in the sun each day but would retreat very quickly into a weep hole in the house when approached.
Great job Melissa Ellison. What to do if you see a snake on a track? Stop and give the snake room. Dont make any sudden movements and the snake will keep going about its day.
Red Belly at Winmalee
Another Red Belly taking advantage of the winter sun.
This one has been coming out and sunning itself in the same spot beside the front steps of this home every day.
Even though it is winter, be aware that snakes can still be seen basking when the sun is out.
Winter Red Belly
Despite being June I have been getting a number of snake calls still. Most of them have not resulted in actually going out to catch a snake but a few are still being seen around the place.
This Red Bellied Black Snake was moving around this property today and had caught a rat in the compost heap.
The people had trapped the snake under a plastic tub so I came to remove it safely.
I don’t recommend attempting to trap snakes under bins or tubs. While it can make it easier for me to catch it, this can be dangerous and it’s usually not necessary, but occasionally people do this.
Given that the snake was down the back of the yard which backs onto the bush I advised that it’s best to just let snakes be if they are seen down there in future as they generally aren’t going to be a problem in that situation.
The Man From Snowy River at Craig’s Hut.
This week I took a break from catching snakes to do some camping down south in Victoria. While there I visited an iconic location.
Craig’s Hut was built as part of the movie set based on Banjo Paterson’s “The Man From Snowy River”. The hut and the movie have become as iconic as the poem itself, and as I was there, how could I resist reciting Banjo’s legendary poem.
So for something different to my usual snake related posts. Here’s The Man From Snowy River.
Sometimes it’s just too easy.
I DID NOT WANT TO MAKE THIS VIDEO, but it was important that I did.
Please watch.
Unfortunately a man in QLD has died following a snake bite because he thought he could catch the snake for a local child care centre despite not having any training, experience or a license in handling venomous snakes.
As we learned last week with a Melbourne snake catcher being bitten from a Tiger Snake, accidents can even happen to professional and experienced snake handlers.
If you don’t know what you’re doing, you are putting yourself in incredible danger!
Please leave the snake catching to those who are trained.
Please note: In the video I gave a brief description of snake bite first aid treatment for Australian venomous snake bites. I forgot to mention that it’s important not to wash the bite site and we do not suck the venom out or cut the bite site or anything like that.
I would highly recommend that you go to a reputable first aid specialist such as the Australian Red Cross or St John’s to learn and familiarise yourself with the proper first aid for Australian snake bite.
Also: apparently in the subtitles if you’re watching this with sound down it says that the man was licensed, this is not correct. He was not.
Maybe don’t watch if you’re eating your dinner.
This massive Diamond Python at Blaxland is eating its dinner - a Ring Tailed Possum.
I didn’t measure the python but upon release I estimated it to be up around seven feet in length. A very good size for a Diamond Python.
Most vibrant Red Belly I’ve seen in ages! This was one beautiful boy hanging out in some hedges at a property in Springwood.
Female Red Bellied Black Snake, just given birth. Found in the engine bay of a classic car.
Diamond 💎 on Valentine’s Day.
I got called out to remove this Diamond Python from a home in Wentworth Falls tonight.
Cheeky snake found its way in through the open window.
Common Tree Snake this afternoon at Valley Heights. He got himself stuck in some wire mesh, so with a little help he was free.
I hope it hurt! Don’t be like this guy. Don’t harm snakes. Leave them alone!
Yellow Faced Whip Snake in a pile of logs. Springwood.
I haven’t been called out to many of these at all this season. Nice to see one.
Huge Tiger Snake found in a home at Woodford this morning.
What a stunner too!
As I explain in the video, an interesting thing about Tiger Snakes is that they will occasionally climb up onto things. Other snakes will climb as well but Tiger Snakes seem to be more likely found up off the ground compared to other Australian venomous snakes (with some exceptions) which are almost always found on the ground.
Chased by a Death Adder? Hmmm.
Little Tiger Snake in a home at Wentworth Falls. Safely removed and released.
This Eastern Brown Snake got itself tangled in some bird netting. Thankfully it wasn’t injured and was able to be released in nearby bushland unharmed.
Watch to the end to see a classic demonstration of how if you’re gentle and calm, the snake will also be gentle and calm - even an Eastern Brown!
Imagine getting out of the shower and finding that you are sharing the bathroom with a snake!
For me that would be awesome!
But for this lady at Mount Riverview this afternoon it was a bit of a shock.
Thankfully this is just a Common Tree Snake which is completely harmless.
Have a go at the colour; such a beautiful shade of green!
The snake was safely bagged up and the lady was happy to have the snake released in the bush which backs onto her home. What a great outcome!
On another note, I’d like to ask a favour of everyone if I may.
I’m trying to get to 10k followers on here by Christmas and I only need another 200 or so to get there.
If everyone can like and share this post and if you don’t follow already, please do!
I’d love to get to 10k before Christmas!
Love you all.
Stay safe and respect snakes. 🐍
