Snake warning: Deadly brown snakes on the move in Albury-Wodonga in warmer weather

With spring well and truly upon us, an Albury-Wodonga snake catcher has warned people to keep an eye out for reptiles on the move. HERE’S HOW TO STAY SAFE

Snake catcher Tristan Hamilton with his pet Kangaroo Island tiger snake

As the weather warms up its becoming more likely snake sightings will increase.
Snake catcher Tristan Hamilton from Border Snake Rescue said red belly black snakes and brown snakes were the most common in the Albury-Wodonga area, as well as some tiger snakes.

He said snake season runs from the beginning of September until about April.

“Once it stays above 18 degrees you’ll see them out and about,” Mr Hamilton said.

“They’ll be coming out and looking for food.

“And it’s mating season soon, they have their babies around Christmas time.”

Mr Hamilton said there were a few easy steps residents could take to prevent snakes from coming into their yards.

The brown snake has a slender body and variable colour ranging from uniform tan to grey or dark brown. Some young brown snakes have stripes and are often confused with tiger snakes. A large adult brown snake may exceed two metres in length.

Tiger snakes may exceed 2m and are common near swamps and wetlands and water.

The red belly black snake is commonly seen close to dams and creeks.

“The best thing is to keep your yard nice and tidy with grass cut and no rubbish or places where snakes can hide,” he said.

“They need food water and shelter so if you can get rid of two of those things you’re less likely to have snakes.”

If you do see a snake in your yard, Mr Hamilton said to keep a close eye on it and call a snake catcher.

“Treat them all as dangerous, and call a licensed and experienced snake catcher who can identify it, catch it and remove it safely,” he said.
Mr Hamilton has been a snake catcher for eight years, and can be contacted on 0431 530 057.

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