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Popular Myth says snakes only live out in the bush or in the desert however this not true. Snakes thrive within human habitat. We provide plenty of refuge for them and attract rodents around our property which creates an excellent food source for them.<br><br>For more: https://brisbane-snake-catcher.com.au/
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Tips and Ideas to Identify some of the common snake in Brisbane
Snakes are an Integral part of our Eco System It is important we respect our wildlife as it plays an integral role within our Eco system this includes snakes and reptiles. The old saying 'the only good snake is a dead snake' has been passed down generations, this has a caused a complete misunderstanding of these wonderful animals. We can live harmoniously with them if we are aware of the facts and the potential dangers of them. By having them removed by a professional snake catcher and relocating them safely in a suitable habitat, they can go on there way and contribute to our environment. It is important that no one without an appropriate license interferes with these animals including removing them as it is a federal offence to do so under the Nature Conservation Act of 1992, hefty fines do apply and possible jail time.
Here are the common Brisbane Snake Species
The Eastern Brown is an extremely venomous land snake which is highly populated within the Western Brisbane, Bayside and Logan suburbs. The Eastern brown is the second most toxic terrestrial snake on the planet! They are cause of most snake bite related deaths within Australia. Appearance They can vary in color greatly, for instance they have been sighted as brown, black, grey and some times are reddish or olive green. Some of them also have striping and spotting on there scales, contrary to popular belief they do not have to be brown. The average length for an adult is around 1.1 - 1.8 meters some specimens have reached length of well over 2 m, generally they are a fairly slender snake. Size however is irrelevant a hatchling Eastern brown has the potential to kill just as much as a fully grown adult.
The Red bellied Black snake is one Australia's most well known snake due to its beautiful coloring however they are considered a highly venomous snake. If treated they are unlikely to cause fatalities within humans however will cause sever illness and often cause narcosis at the bite site. Appearance Most are dark black in coloring sometimes lighter shades are found. They have cream to purple lower flanks however most commonly are sighted as red. The Ventral scales are usually a pale pink or cream and the head may be completely jet black, reddish brown or white. They are a fairly large species of snake, the average adult is around 1.4 meters' but they can reach up to 2 meters in length
The Small - eyed snake is an extremely venomous land snake often mistaken for a Red - bellied black snake however they are even more toxic, fatalities are known in Australia from this species. Appearance Often they are a dark grey to a dark black, look very similar to a juvenile red bellied snake however generally have pinkish or cream under belly's. They are a fairly small sized snake on average reaching up to 1 meter as an adult
The Carpet Python is a non - venomous species of snake and is the most commonly encountered species within the Brisbane area. Statistics say 1 in 3 homes has a carpet python living there. Appearance They vary greatly in patterns and colours, they can have stripes, cross bands and dark edge blotches. colouring varies from olive greens to browns. At the head they have distinctive pits on the lower jaw. The Carpet python can grow to a very large size in diamater it is not uncommon to find these at length exceeding 3 meters.
Yellow- faced whip snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)
Yellow - faced with snake is a venomous snake however is not considered deadly but may cause issues with animals. The bite can very painful with localized swelling. It is still a potentially dangerous snake as some people will react differently. Appearance Coloring is usually grey to light olive green and often having a reddish tinge on the neck down towards the back. The eye is distinctive with a yellow pale ring and a comma shaped marking underneath it with the belly being a greenish grey. This species is a very slender and small species of snake and only grows to 1 meter.
Keelback Fresh Water snake (Tropidonophis mairii)
Non - Venomous snake however often confused with the rough scale snake which is a highly venomous species the two share very similar features and is often incorrectly identified Appearance The Fresh water snake or Keelback is an olive colored snake with dark cross bands and as the name implies the scales are keeled which produces ridges along the snakes body. The belly is a cream color with a tinge of pink or orange. It is a small snake species and only grows to a size of approximately 75 cm's.
Common tree snake also known as the Green tree snake is a non - venomous species commonly found in Brisbane, Logan & Redlands suburbs Appearance Contrary to popular belief the Green tree snake does have to be green thats why it is often referred to as the 'Common tree snake'. It can come in a variety of shades of green, blues or yellows and even black, Pale Blue flecking can often been seen between the body scales. They are a very slender species and grow to a size of up to 2 meters.
Brown Tree snake is a venomous snake however is not considered deadly Appearance Brown tree snake has a large head relative to its body as it has a narrow neck. They are brown in color and have dark cross bands on there back and sides, the belly is cream to orange. This species can grow up to 2 meters in length
Marsh snake also known as a swamp snake is a venomous snake however is not considered deadly to humans. Appearance Marsh snakes coloring is from an olive to a grey with grey or black belly scales. It has two pale line markings on the face running from the eye to the neck. It is a smaller species of snake an grows to approximate of 50 cm's in length
Interesting facts about Brisbane snakes • Brisbane shares home with 27 different terrestrial species of snakes • We have the second most venomous land snake on the planet! The Eastern brown snake • Statistics say that 90% of snake bites occur due to the person(s) attempting to capture or kill the snake • 1 in 3 homes has a carpet python living there • Hatchling/ Juvenile snakes have just as much capacity to cause death or health issues • Our snakes vary greatly in color, size and patterns. For instance contrary to popular belief an Eastern brown does not have to be brown! this it is why it is a must to have a professional ID the snake • Popular Myth says snakes only live out in the bush or in the desert however this not true. Snakes thrive within human habitat. We provide plenty of refuge for them and attract rodents around our property which creates an excellent food source for them. • It is illegal to interfere with any wildlife including removing a snake from your property without the necessary permit, doing so can result in hefty fines or jail time.
This is simply an educational guide and in no way should you attempt to identify a snake yourself without the appropriate training to do so. Many of snakes are misleading as they vary in color, size etc. Doing so often leads to incorrect identification which could result to life threatening outcomes. Always call a licensed snake catcher if necessary. Below is a selection of some of the common snakes you may come across within Brisbane.
If you have been bitten by a snake Dial '000' immediately and apply the correct First Aid treatment
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