Snake Removal North Brisbane | A1 Snake Relocations
Even though they are a necessary part of our ecosystem, there are some very venomous snakes in Australia so if you accidentally stumble across one, it can be a major safety issue for all of those around. As the weather changes and Australia becomes more populated, more people are finding snakes in their homes or places of work; if you do come across a snake in a place where they probably should not be, then it is a smart idea to contact a professional snake removalist. It is not advised to try and remove the snake yourself because the chance of getting bitten if you upset or scare the snake is quite high. A snake removalist has specialised training and equipment that allows them to relocate the snake with as minimal harm done to the snake while also keeping the removalist and those around them safe as well. Most people do not know as well that it is illegal to kill snakes so if you attack a snake, not only are you committing an illegal act to a protected species, you also run the risk of getting hurt yourself. Bites from certain snakes can be deadly hence it is wise to just place the job of removing and re-homing the snake in the hands of a professional.
Spring and summer have always been synonymous with the increased activity of snakes. From the minute the temperatures rise, most Australians know to keep out of the long grass and be mindful that snakes may be in unexpected places. As we are currently experiencing a record-breaking summer, it is probably a good idea to know that snakes are not as big a fan of the heat as we may think. Spring through to summer though is in fact their mating season and this season, snakes have been more active than everso it is important to be mindful that you may come across them in, even in the built-up city areas. Just like with most aspects of preparing for the Australian summer, being educated and having a plan if you do find yourself face to face with a snake is important. This includes knowing how to treat snakebites, how to avoid being bitten and knowing how to contact a snake catcher if one does make their way into your home. Snakes are trying to escape the heat therefore they will be looking for a shelter, food and water source to survive which is why in the hot weather you may come across them, especially if they decide that your house is the ideal place to find all three things (note – they are not looking for you or your pet and they will avoid you at all costs). Being educated about snakes is important as living in Australia we have some of the most venomous snakes in the world, so it is important that if you do come across them, it is best to leave them alone and admire them from a safe distance and if they are in your house, contact a snake catcher and not try and handle them yourself.
Now that the warmer months are upon us, the snakes will be out to play sunning themselves and slithering through people’s yards, woodsheds and anywhere there’s a build up of items hanging around your place. You are often bound to find a slippery snake curled up in a variety of spaces but not just outdoors, indoors too. While the cliché is that snakes love to sun themselves on rocks and asphalt but in reality, snakes love chicken/hen houses and yards, bird aviaries and anywhere where there are plenty of rodents to catch and eat. While snakes are unwanted visitors to your property, residential or commercial, they are a natural part of our eco-system and therefore A1 Snake Relocations manages the welfare of you, your household or team and the snake itself when conducting a snake removal. Catering for the northern suburbs of Brisbane, we will attend your property promptly and deftly handle the unwanted intruder relocating it far away from you and to a suitable and safer habitat. We are fully licenses and insured and the owner, Pat is a qualified snake handler, rescuer and instructor so for snake removal in your Brisbane property, A1 Snake Relocations is the company to call if you are in North Brisbane and surrounds.
Hmm.....challenge accepted, lovely 1.5m eastern brown (Pseudonaja textilis) found in Cashmer QLD tangled in garden netting from the mid-section down. Thankfully uninjured. Eastern browns are the world's sencond most venomous snakes and should be treated with extreme caution. They are very ready and quick strikers and deaths have resulted from their bites. Best left alone as their first reaction is to try and get away from you. They have poor eye-sight so if you stumble across one, keep still and move back very slowly. They get excited and agressive towards movement. Most bites occur while trying to catch or kill them or if you're unfortunate enough startle them at close range.
I've come across three of this very same scenario in the last six months. This fine nylon netting can cause severe and painful lascerations, I prefer to use the white cotton type on my veggie beds. Call courtesy of Julia Baker at 1300 Catch it.
Carpet python (Morelia spilota mcdowelli)
On the night of the 4th Feb 18, life emerged from a clutch of eggs I handed over to Jon Groom from Reptile Rehab QLD who successfully incubated them. All ten hatchlings were healthy and ready for release two days after hatching, Mum, just shy of 2m long and eggs were found in a compost bin by a gentleman in Bunya QLD.
Coastal carpet pythons are by far the most common call outs because they are not quick to get away, instead often just lay there looking at you as if to say "what's up?".
Today's visitor, a very pretty common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulata) found throughout Brisbane, feeds mainly on frogs but can take small birds. A totally harmless snake, I try and convince callers to leave it be sometimes unsuccessfully.
Take a close look at this totaly harmless fella. It's a keel back snake also known as a fresh water snake (Tropidonophis mairii). An interesting fact is that they are one of only a handful of vertebrates that actually eat young cane toads. Unfortunately because of their appearance they are easily mistaken for brown snakes or rough-scaled snakes and are often killed as a result, to the point of almost being wiped out in the south-east.
Here at A1 Snake Relocations we work with snakes everyday and they surprise us more often than not. The variety and differences of our beautiful Australian snakes always amazes me and I never get tired of catching them, or seeing them go free back into the wild.
To help you get an understanding of my love of snakes I’ve put together this list of ten amazing facts about snakes. I hope this gives you an insight into the love and admiration I feel for these amazing animals and why I decided to become a Brisbane Snake Catcher.