Fancy a trip downunder? Bring the snake bite repellent!

[Platy767]

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

[jpendle]

The warmer spring weather brings them out!

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

John P

[Brian-1c]

Same here, it's Spring.

[Steven B]

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

Steven B.

[Brian-1c]

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

Steven B.

Thank you.

[BobB]

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.

[Malc-c]

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

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.

 

[Bealman]

I'm sure what you say is true, but the problem with our snakes is that an accidental bite can kill you!

[Webbo]

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.



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

Webbo

[Bealman]

Wot am I clicking on thanks for? Eeeek! Horrors!

[Webbo]

Come on George. They're gorgeous really, aren't they!

[Bealman]

Yeah, sure.

[Stuart Down Under]

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  It is in fact the horse.... and that is probably true in the UK too. 

[Platy767]

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!






Mark

[NinOz]

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  It is in fact the horse.... and that is probably true in the UK too. 

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."