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Title: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: Platy767 on September 21, 2022, 11:07:52 AM
Hello all.

The warmer spring weather brings them out!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-21/snakes-on-the-move-breeding-season/101460684 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-21/snakes-on-the-move-breeding-season/101460684)

Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: jpendle on September 21, 2022, 01:51:24 PM
Quote from: Platy767 on September 21, 2022, 11:07:52 AM
The warmer spring weather brings them out!

Wot you talking about? It's coming up for Autumn.  :laugh3: :laugh3: :doh:

John P
Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: Brian-1c on September 21, 2022, 02:06:49 PM
Same here, it's Spring.


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Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: Steven B on September 21, 2022, 04:59:05 PM
Quote from: Brian-1c on September 21, 2022, 02:06:49 PM
Tried searching, but cannot find any hints or tips to do this. Any know please ?

Uploading photos is explained in full in the Welcome and Introduction section:
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=33436.0 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=33436.0)

Steven B.
Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: Brian-1c on September 21, 2022, 05:45:55 PM
Quote from: Steven B on September 21, 2022, 04:59:05 PM

Uploading photos is explained in full in the Welcome and Introduction section:
https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=33436.0 (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=33436.0)

Steven B.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: BobB on September 21, 2022, 05:55:10 PM
From what I've seen on youtube, your border guys wouldn't let it in anyway.

Please don't tell the WEF, they'll incorporate something into their plans for the rest of us.
Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: Malc-c on September 22, 2022, 07:14:34 PM
Quote from: Platy767 on September 21, 2022, 11:07:52 AM
Hello all.

The warmer spring weather brings them out!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-21/snakes-on-the-move-breeding-season/101460684 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-21/snakes-on-the-move-breeding-season/101460684)

Just love the way the red belly is "hooding up" like a cobra !

Having been a keeper and breeder of snakes for over 35 years, all I can say if if you respect them, they will do the same.  Most bites in the wild come form accidents, normally to the feet / ankle or hands and is the snakes last and only defence.  Venom is precious, and if they can avoid coming in to contact with humans they will.  If you (from my point of view) happen to live in a country that has lots of snakes then you just need to be a little more cautious when entering sheds or store rooms, particularly if you live near the natural habitat.

 
Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: Bealman on September 23, 2022, 01:07:11 AM
I'm sure what you say is true, but the problem with our snakes is that an accidental bite can kill you!
Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: Webbo on November 14, 2022, 03:56:41 AM
Hello folks

Encountered Mr. Red-Bellied Black Snake on my walk with the dog this morning. First snake sighting for me this season, though there are no doubt a fair few crawling through the long grass which is doing so well this unusually wet spring. My specimen was 1.2m long, I estimate, which is about full size.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/127/4229-141122034727.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=127652)

This snake type is not super deadly to humans as is the eastern brown snake which is also common around here. But the black snake's bite is still not good for the health and it is particularly toxic to dogs.

Info on these guys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-bellied_black_snake (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-bellied_black_snake)

Webbo
Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: Bealman on November 14, 2022, 04:51:12 AM
Wot am I clicking on thanks for? Eeeek! Horrors!
Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: Webbo on November 14, 2022, 08:17:34 AM
Come on George. They're gorgeous really, aren't they!
Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: Bealman on November 14, 2022, 09:02:39 AM
Yeah, sure. :cold:
Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: Stuart Down Under on November 14, 2022, 09:17:20 PM
To get things in perspective, the creature that is responsible for the most deaths in Australia isn't the snake, it isn't the spider and it isn't the shark  :no: It is in fact the horse.... and that is probably true in the UK too.  :D
Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: Platy767 on November 14, 2022, 09:57:23 PM
I thought the deadliest might have been the Toyota or a related species.

Actually, I met an Eastern Australian Brown this morning...it was yummy!


(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/127/6709-141122215639.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=127677)

:D

Mark
Title: Re: Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!
Post by: NinOz on November 15, 2022, 05:32:45 AM
Quote from: Stuart Down Under on November 14, 2022, 09:17:20 PM
To get things in perspective, the creature that is responsible for the most deaths in Australia isn't the snake, it isn't the spider and it isn't the shark  :no: It is in fact the horse.... and that is probably true in the UK too.  :D
True, but how often have you heard of someone being killed by a horse while gardening or walking through grass.
"Is that the RSPCA, I have a large brown horse skulking in my wardrobe. It originally was in the toilet then went into the bedroom.  No, I am sure it is a horse as I have seen one before.  No, no, definitely not a cow."