Limestone Scales Reptile Relocation in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia | Environmental service

Limestone Scales Reptile Relocation

Locality: Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 457 874 739

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18.01.2022 Listen in with me on ABC radio, southeast SA this morning from 9:05! @abcsoutheastsa

17.01.2022 A heart warming and inspiring story about Tasmanian snake catcher and educator Veronika Ross.

17.01.2022 Pretty soon we can expect to see a few more scaly critters out and about for spring time. Spring is our busiest season as snakes and lizards come out of hiding looking for food, water and mates. Don't forget we offer free advice via Facebook, phone or email, and can also run presentations for your business, school, sports club or other organisation to help you be more prepared and educated. Here's a few tips to prepare for spring time:... 1- Spring is a great time to tidy up the yard. Mow the lawns, trim branches of shrubs and trees so they're at least 30cm off the ground, that way the critters are less likely to hide in your yard and will keep moving. 2- Pick up anything that might be good reptile habitat if you don't want them around, this can include piles of timber, old carpets and general rubbish, tarps, car tyres etc. 3- When we get some sunny days, keep your pets water indoors, water is a homing beacon for reptiles on hot days. 4- Supervise your kids outdoors and teach them what to do if they see a snake. (freeze like a statue, back away slowly and tell an adult where the snake is) 5- Get familiar with snake bite first aid and know who your local snake catchers are. 6- Wear gloves when gardening or picking things up off the ground and always wear decent shoes or boots. 7- Remember snakes aren't out to get you, sometimes they just end up in strange places.

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15.01.2022 Resa showing her skills with this lovely tiger from Glencoe stunning animals

15.01.2022 Interesting read! This could lead to a real breakthrough in antivenom production, human safety and animal welfare. https://www.wired.com//scientists-figured-out-the-indian/

09.01.2022 Tiny eastern brown snake relocated yesterday This little champion was only around 10cm long indicating its age would be a maximum of a few weeks, depending on whether it has had the chance to eat. Younger snakes often have unusual striking bands or a hood of black and these are thought to help dissuade predators from eating them while they are small and vulnerable. They also exhibit exaggerated behaviours at this age to ward off predators and this one did a little "death r...oll" motion whilst I was getting it into a container. Many people ask if baby snakes are more or less dangerous than adults. The reality is that they still have toxic venom although this venom changes its chemical properties as the snake ages. What the baby snakes do not have are big fangs. An adult eastern brown snake will have fangs between 2 and 3mm long (keeping in mind these snakes as adults are between 1 and 2m in length). So for a developing snake at 10cm in length, their fangs would be so small that they could hardly pierce our skin let alone shoes or trousers. Add this to the fact that a 10cm snake can only strike out around 6cm, and no, they are not more dangerous than an adult. Bear in mind that they still possess venom and should be treated with respect nonetheless. It's always best to be safe and call a snake catcher who has had training and experience with these animals and their behaviour. Stay safe these coming holidays, Jake.

09.01.2022 Another little one relocated. Just because it's cold, that doesn't mean you won't find snakes. Quite often you will stumble across one when moving things in the garden or down in the paddock. Tiger snakes are one of the most cold tolerant snakes in Australia and it's not uncommon to see them sunning themselves through the middle of winter. Always wear gloves when moving things you can't see under, and remember that these little guys aren't out to get you, they're just minding their own business like the rest of our wildlife

09.01.2022 First snake for the season! Finally the sun is shining and clearly this little brown snake thought it was time to wake up. Unfortunately for him it wasn't warm enough to move swiftly and as a result was easily spotted. Be wary when you see snakes on cooler days, they need to be warm to function but cannot create their own heat like us. Snakes rely on the weather to get their body up to speed and if it's too cold, they may not get out of your way. Keep your eyes peeled, keep a safe distance and call us or your nearest other snake catcher. Remember, they're not out to get you, stay calm and admire them from afar.

07.01.2022 BIG FOOT CAPTURED! Well not big foot, but one of the infamous #centenarytower pythons was spotted today by council workers, who managed to coax it into a container. The coastal carpet python appears to be a young one at around 2 to 3 years. They are endemic to coastal areas of Queensland and as such do not cope well with our cooler climate. Given the last python in the area met its fate on the road into the valley lakes, we decided it would be best to get the snake back into captivity. It will be kept in a heated environment to mimic its natural climate in Queensland and given medical attention if required. Remember to call us if you have any snake related questions. Also, take care of each other and remember to stay one python apart to prevent the spread of covid 19. We're all in this together!

03.01.2022 Hi followers, I'm currently away from the south east. I'll be back on Friday the 13th at the latest, so if you have any urgent matters regarding snakes, please contact South East Snake Awareness or Southend Snake Catcher. Stay cool (pic for attention: Eastern brown from Comaum)