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Snake in my backyard or home

The question is what do I do if I see a snake in my redlands backyard or home. Don’t stress we have the answer for you regarding this, If you see a snake in your home simply follow to steps below

1. Do not try and kill or capture the snake yourself, majority of bites occur due to this practice

2. Remove any persons or pets from the area

3. Call a licensed snake catcher redlands to assist you

4. Keep an eye on the animal from an appropriate distance

If you have been bitten by a snake it is essential that apply the correct first aid procedures and dial ‘000′ 

to it is important to be aware that no snake will attack unless they feel threatened simply stand still if close by or slowly walk away from the area the animal will move on by its own accord. Snakes generally have poor eye sight and react primarily to movement so by reducing this you will simply become part of their environment.

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Scrub Python- The Longest Snake In Australia written

Introduction

Variously referred to as Morelia amethistina, the scrub python is, undoubtedly, Australia’s longest snake- reaching over 26 ft (8m) in length. It is characterized by scales that have an iridescent, milky sheen, similar to a polished amethyst, and it is from this that it derives its name. The scales along its back are olive-brown or olive-yellow, with black or dark brown cross-bands, while its belly is cream or white in color. The head is distinct from its neck, and the body is slim and long.

Habitat

The scrub python is mainly found on some of the islands of Torres Strait and in northeastern Queensland (including the eastern foothills of the Great Dividing Range and the Atherton Tableland), in various habitats including mangrove swamps, open woodland, rainforest, and scrubby vegetation found on coral cays. In Indonesia and northern tropical Queensland, they are found mostly in rainforests.

Behavior

These pythons are mostly nocturnal, with older adults being terrestrial in nature while younger snakes live on trees (arboreal). In addition, male scrub pythons exhibit aggressive behavior towards each other during the mating season and will often engage in combat.

What they eat

Despite their relatively slender bodies, scrub pythons can eat animals as big as feral pigs and wallabies although they mostly feed on smaller mammals such as possums, bats, and birds.

Reproduction

Scrub pythons lay eggs, with their clutch size being about 10-50 eggs, and usually laid in early summer or late spring. Females coil around the eggs in order to incubate them, with some being known to shiver’ so as to produce additional heat in case the eggs become too cold. The incubation period lasts between 10-15 weeks with hatchlings about 23  in (600mm) long.

Threats

Habitat loss, changes in land use, degradation and fragmentation of available habitat, competition by pest plants (Bridal Creeper and African Boxthorn), predation by introduced pest animals (cats, European fox), and altered fire regimes have contributed to the decline of this species which is deemed under threat by conservationists.

Conclusion

The scope of damage done by venomous and poisonous snakes depends on among others its size, toxin strength, how fast medical treatment is received, and the victim’s overall health. If you see a snake in your backyard or elsewhere close to where you live, the most prudent advice is not to begin to establish whether it is a venomous or non-venomous snake. Just leave it alone and call a professional snake catcher who is responsible for handling snakes in your area. 

by: Ace1992

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Interesting video on Australian snakes 

http://www.brisbane-snake-catcher.com.au

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Simple Precautions that will help keep snakes away

First of all, I would like to say it is impossible to completely eliminate snakes from your property or business, however there are a few things you can do as a precaution to help keep them away.

By now you probably have seen all the fancy devices turning up such as Snake Repellent’s and there is always someone out there with a magic recipe spray or potion they have come up with. But the harsh reality is none of these are proven to work and from my experience and many other professional snake catchers they don’t.

So here’s a few tips:

1. KEEP THE LAWN SHORT

Snakes like long grass by keeping the lawn short your reducing the chance of them using it as refuge. Also if there is a snake on your property you’re more likely to see it that way your less likely to step on it and be bitten. Try and keep garden beds away from the property as well.

2. DO NOT LEAVE PET FOOD OUTSIDE

By leaving dog & cat bowls, food scraps or old food out you will be attracting rodents and other small animals to your property, this will increase the chance of snakes setting up camp as you essentially set up a perfect food source for them to thrive.

4. KEEP RUBBISH, TIMBER AND SHEET METAL ETC OUT OF THE YARD

All the above creates fantastic hiding places for snakes so we recommend removing anything laying around the yard to avoid this.

5. DON’T LET YOUR FAMILY PET BECOME LUNCH

It is only natural for snakes to seek food items such as birds, guinea pigs, chickens etc. When we have furry friends we are most likely attracting snakes to our property. Try keeping your pets inside or at least overnight. For all outdoor enclosures make sure they are secure. you can also use a fine mesh around the enclosures to help keep them out.

6. LOP TREES CLOSE TO THE PROPERTY

We have many species that like to climb tress by lopping or keeping them short away from your house, gutters and roofing you will be reducing their habitat around the property.

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