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25.01.2022 Chris was called to a North Dandalup property where 2 dogs got the better of this poor Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) who came off second best and didn't survive the encounter Dogs are being checked over and appear to show no signs of envenomation. For those after snake avoidance training for their dogs, please contact our catcher and dog trainer Kel at @thewalkingdogtrainer ... - Adam
25.01.2022 Went for a drive last night and found this gorgeous male South West spiny-tailed gecko (Strophurus spinigerus). They are a stunning local gecko species! Love their bright yellow eyes! <3 - Adam
25.01.2022 I released this youngish Mulga snake (Pseudechis australis). Despite my close proximity the snake did not strike out once. Believe it or not snakes don't really want to bite us. Some will obviously if bothered lile thus but some won't. The Mulga snake or King brown carries a lot of unwarranted infamy. I've done the same to larger specimens with pretty much the same reaction. ... - Adam
25.01.2022 Went out with a mate from Hedland Snake Removal the other night looking for snakes - and we found one! A Ringed brown snake (Pseudonaja modesta) the smallest of our Brown snakes out here - and a little cutie it was too! :P You may notice the rings are prominent on this individual - this is very common in this locale, some of them pretty much lose those rings altogether :) ... - Adam
24.01.2022 So sadly it was decided that the condition of the Elegant sea snake was too poor and between the vet and Blanche D'anastsi (our sea snake expert contact ) the decision was made to euthanise the snake. The 3 days it was on the beach wouldn't have done the poor thing any favours - Adam Here's a video of how beautiful they are https://youtu.be/Su8z8UHWgs8
24.01.2022 Chris responded to a late callout last night in Greenfields. The residents there thought they had a baby snake on their hands but as it turned out it was one of these. Toe-toed earless skink (Hemiergis quadrillineata) Now, some may think it funny, and trust me afterwards the residents no doubt did too) but at night, right lighting and these little dudes can appear snake like. Unlike a lot of skinks, these smaller ones, which also include Lerista, Aprasia, Hemiergis and oth...ers of similar morphology employ wriggling as a way of locomotion as they have small weak limbs that usually tuck in close to their bodies. This gives them a snake like appearance in movement. - Adam Added pictures from an earlier catch
24.01.2022 Something a little light hearted for a Monday Watch this space- joining Hedland Snake Removal with a release very soon with a snake - pics to follow -Adam
23.01.2022 Andy caught this little Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis) from a house in Dudley Park the other day Released safely in bushland away from humans -Adam
23.01.2022 Caught this lovely little Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis) in Barragup today - one of three calls we had in the area. This one found a nice corner in the sun room of this property and happily waited until I got there to collect it. Finding it hard to move on the slippery floor surface it wasn't moving too quickly so I grabbed him and placed him in my snake bag for relocation. Next call came in soon after on the other side of Barragup and I just missed his tail as the snake (anot...her dugite) shot through the fence into a bush block in the adjacent property. Also attended a call in Halls Head where a dog had been bitten, but there was no sign of the snake when I arrived at the home. Dog is still at the vets and we home it recovers quickly. Unfortunately the first call from Barragup was the one where one dog was tragically killed. I will post a release video in the comments for this sun room one. Please see our pinned post on snake avoidance training for your dogs :) - Adam
23.01.2022 Chris was called to Madora Bay yesterday to fish this Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis) from out of an aviary. Brown snakes are drawn to aviaries for pretty much one thing- MICE! THEY LOVE EM! Birds aren't the cleanest of eaters, and seed particles drop to the ground and mice will burrow in, squeeze in or chew in to gain access if they can. Trying to make your aviary mouse proof takes a bit of doing given how resourceful they are in obtaining food and keeping that lovely food s...ource, hence mice nest in aviaries often. So it's easier to try and make the aviary snake proof. Using smaller aperture wire (too small for a snake to squeeze through) preferably gull length. Main door into aviary should sit flush in a frame so there's no gap and cannot be pushed open. Fill in any external holes leading into aviary and anything else where a snake could potentially squeeze through and have access to tasty mouse snacks! - Adam
23.01.2022 Called out to a house in Silver Sands this morning for this poor chap. The owner's dog managed to snap him before I got there. Bobtails are regular sad sacks after an animal attack but they are as tough as old boots. And this guy still has some bite to him as fellow snake catcher Andy found out ;P I dropped him to Andy so he could take him for a quick vet check over and hopefully will rehab well - we have seen far more extensive injuries to bobtails so here's hoping for a good prognosis. I'll keep you updated on his progress :) - Adam
22.01.2022 Chris was called out to a property in South Yunderup today after the owners had seen something slither under some shelving in their garage. Noticing just the tail, they decided to call us and Chris attended and bagged this nice King's skink (Egernia kingii) and I needed some shots of this species so I tagged along for the relocation not too far away - Adam
22.01.2022 AND TODAY! Andy had just got off the train from work when he received a call from a house in North Yunderup where a little Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis) was taking a dip in the pool ;) So Andy took a short detour and collected the swimming snake and took it away :) ... - Adam
22.01.2022 Had the best morning today where we headed out to Carnac Island for a look see. And we did find! With Chris, Andy and our mate Brody from @waroonareptilerelocations - Adam
22.01.2022 MUST BE BOBTAIL DAY TODAY! The last callout came in from an elderly couple in Coodanup where the gentleman noticed a flash of brown between some folded up deckchairs. Thinking it was a snake they immediately called Mandurah Snake Removal and I attended the to the call. After a search of their garage we found him enjoying a sit down on another chair! ... I moved him to nearby bush around the corner of them, just a stone's throw away - Adam
21.01.2022 The other night I got to photograph this cute little Mulga snake (Pseudechis australis) and She was living the limelight- look at her strutting for the camera! Port Hedland Western Australia - Adam
21.01.2022 Had a couple of callouts up in Port Hedland on camp over the last week. Babies are dropping, a juvenile Rufous Whip snake (Demansia rufescens) and a juvenile Western brown snake (Pseudonaja mengdeni) Not uncommon for these species to lay eggs in the dry season. Western browns are known to double clutch ... And the smaller snakes species like whip snakes commonly breed in the dry season Both snakes under 20cm - Adam
20.01.2022 Ok I’ve been pretty slack posting here My apologies Here’s a recent catch by Chris down Dawesville way. It had proved elusive on previous visits. But Chris managed to catch this nice, healthy (chonky) Dugite yesterday
20.01.2022 IT'S A WRAP! It's definitely safe to say this season is well and truly over (unfortunately ) with the cooler conditions taking over. However residents may still uncover snakes who have sort refuge from the cold somewhere in their gardens or property and might be unearthed- we are always available I'd like to extend a huge thank you on half of the team and myself for every one who has called through and supported us here at Mandurah Snake Removal - it is very much appreciat...ed! Much love to you all! Also a huge thanks to the members of my team for their amazing support and commitment to providing this service and it's great to have a bunch of people such as these to rely on Here's a few images of our highlights over the season See you all next season! -Adam
19.01.2022 Had the opportunity to photograph another lovely snake this morning. I relish every moment with these Mulga snakes (Pseudechis australis) - truly one of my favourite snakes! <3 - Adam
19.01.2022 RELEASE LOCATIONS This is something we get asked a lot. "Where do we release the snakes?" "What do you do with them" etc etc. ... We capture various species of snake around the Peel region. Caught and relocated from many locations - therefore release locations are going to differ from snake to snake and from the region in which we visit to rescue said snake. Release locations are chosen for the specific purpose to try and give the snake the best opportunity to live based on the primary fundamentals of survival being: sufficient food, shelter and water in which we all need - snakes and other wildlife are no different. A couple of examples: Tiger snakes (Notechis scutatus) require access to fresh water ponds, swamp lakes etc being common and thriving in a swampy/wetland environment where their favourite food source (frogs) can be found readily available. Reticulated whip snakes (Demansia reticulata) coastal heath.dune habitat. These slender snakes are commonly found closer to the coast in the Peel region and inhabit the beach sand dunes and surrounding coastal heath bushland. Within this kind of habitat their favourite food source can be found and that is small lizards. Ultimately, locations chosen are in reserves or near to them and away from human habitation - locations can sometimes be visited by people but being "wild places" encountering a snake can and does happen. So maintain that respectful distance between and it and everyone's happy ;) Snake survivability drops dramatically the further we take it from where it's caught and this is for a number of reasons. Where it was caught is where that snake has established it's "home" so all the fundamentals for it's survival are there. Take that animal away from that it it's essentially lost. It has to find those things again. During which their movements become more erratic as they try to search out these things again leading them often into danger (like roads etc) and predation from larger predators as they are unable to find sufficient places to seek cover. And they will travel as far as they need to ensure these fundamental survival requirements are met. This is why we carefully choose release locations - to offer up the best chance for their individual survival. Thank you for reading - I hope you are able to gain some insight into relocating snakes. Pics for attention*** - Adam
18.01.2022 Today it's Reptile Awareness Day 2020 Reptiles and in particular snakes play an important role within their varying ecologies, helping define that line of predator/prey dynamics within our environment. Feeding on prey species like mice and other rodents, frogs, lizards etc. And also being a source of food for larger predators such as goannas, birds and other snakes. Helping create a balance that is integral for a healthy and thriving environment. So join me here at MSR in a...dmiring these beautiful animals! :) - Adam and the MSR team :)
18.01.2022 I caught this Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis) from the Amana Living village here in Meadow Springs about an hour ago. Initially I received a callout on Tuesday morning for this snake but it had worked its way into it's hole inside the grounds which went under the slab of the main building. I advised them to wait and see if it showed it's face again and if it was out and about, block the hole off if they could and leave it with no place to go other than off the property of out i...n the open where I can catch it. So I cot the call this morning that it was out and worked it's way into a small storage box near the main building. Being only 3 minutes away it was a quick response time and pulling open the doors to the storage box the snake was curled up in the bottom behind a plastic container. Gentle manipulating and I brought him out and into the bin for relocation ;) I'm grateful to the wonderful people down at Amana Living Sigrid and staff and residents that were present keeping an eye on the area - Adam
17.01.2022 EXPERIECING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES Andy was called to a house in Barragup where a Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) was found in the yard. It was in a small tree or shrub when Andy arrived and he easily bagged it What wasn't easy for Andy was filming the release video. It's kind of blink and miss it moment ... Fail for the video but a successful catch - Adam
17.01.2022 On the road travelling through the Kimberley and the Top End, still a ways to go, but thought I'd share some of my finds along the way
16.01.2022 COMMON REPTILES OF THE PEEL REGION! Here's a poster (link to download below ) This is not a comprehensive list but a list of the most common ones you'll see. I'm still working on the book/ebook as I have to find a few more critters to feature in it! I look forward to trying to find the remainder of them this upcoming season! The book will have a far more comprehensive list and information about each reptile plus other animals we have that are endemic/native to the area (no...t just reptiles :) ) **please remember even though indicated as mildly, weakly or harmless great care should be taken around ALL and bites treated and medical attention sort appropriately! (Some lizards and especially goannas give a good bite/scratch as do decent sized carpet pythons) This poster is good for pretty much all the Perth metro/hills areas too save for a couple of species here and there ;) For now, please enjoy and please share this poster! - Adam Link https://www.dropbox.com//MSR---Common-SnakeS-of-Peel-Regio
16.01.2022 Hi Everyone, With the snake season commencing I thought I'd share this image by people who are respected in the industry both as snake catchers and herpetologists (who have also authored many books in snakes and snake behaviour) so they know what they are talking about. Many snake catchers and herpetologists are in agreement that these solar repellers are a waste of money. All they do is offer up a false sense of security and do not work. Education and keeping a clear and ...clean yard help but if a snake enters your property it's for a reason (food, shelter, water) - control these things and it has no reason to hang around. Also remember during the hottest part of the months during summer many snakes are more active during the cooler parts of the day being more crepuscular and nocturnally active. Please read Tie Eipper's post https://www.facebook.com//a.509304932504/2871793539588869/
16.01.2022 One of my more adorable finds here in the Pilbara! This is a baby Pygmy python (Antaresia perthensis) and this one probably isn't too long out of the egg. So cute! It is the smallest of the smallest python species in the world I have been fortunate to see up here. ... Marble Bar region - Adam
16.01.2022 This feisty little King's skink (Egernia kingii) nearly got the better of Andy but the big scary human managed to capture him from under the homeowner's fridge and release him a little ways outside - from Madora Bay -Adam
16.01.2022 From the team here at Mandurah Snake Removal Happy World Snake Day 2020 Seems odd for us in the southern hemisphere to celebrate during our winter period but it doesn't really matter, any day could be snake day for us! We love them! ... -Adam
16.01.2022 A quick photo session with that little Western carpet python (Morelia imbricata) on release. Not the most stunning I've seen but after a good shed it'll look sweet! ;) - Adam
15.01.2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR From the team at Mandurah Snake Removal! We thank you for your continued support throughout the season so far. May your festive season be snake free, but if not - you know who to call ;P ... - Adam
15.01.2022 Here's a portrait of that Reticulated whip snake (Demansia reticulata) that was caught the other day. Such pretty little snakes and always a pain in the butt to photograph haha The nest two weeks I'm going to be away, heading up to Broome and over into the Northern territory with a mate chasing snakes and other reptiles to photograph. It's going to be huge! And can't wait to finally get up into the Top End and surrounds! So stay tuned for updates on that trip. In the meantim...e, the rest of the guys will still be available when they can to respond to calls. Have a great weekend! - ADAM
14.01.2022 As promised- here is a gorgeous Western brown snake (Pseudonaja mengdeni) that I had the pleasure of photographing today with my mate Karl from Hedland Snake Removal Great looking snake - pain to photograph -Adam
14.01.2022 Recently teamed up with Karl at Hedland Snake Removal to photograph this exceptional animal on release! What a handsome snake - this is a Mulga snake (Pseudechis australis) that it exhibiting hypomelanistic morphology from pale eyes (instead of red), pink tongue (instead of black) and that interesting and IMO very stylish blotchy. spotted scalation for dorsal scales! What an absolutely stunning specimen! <3 ... - Adam
14.01.2022 SNAKE SEASON! Well, our personal favourite season is about to commence! I know it's not everyone's favourite season but we love what we do and we do what we love! Personally I can't wait for the warmer weather to kick in! ... From now, it's your morning walks where you could meet one of our friends basking off the side (or on) your favourite waking path! The warmer weather will bring them out for that much needed fresh air and sunshine! Food and finding a mate - essential ingredients of life if you're a snake (or even if you're a human :P ) With Spring comes Sring cleaning but just remember that during the colder months our friends have sort refuge under all sorts of things from disused BBQ's, boxes, junk or anything laying about the yard so please be careful moving/cleaning items around the house. It's time to prune back the shrubs and keep the grass short and clear or anything that will offer a place for our friends to hide :) Please remember if you see a snake in your yard or home it's very important to: 1: Stay calm 2: Call us (our numbers are on the cover image) 3: Keep an eye on the snake. This gives us the best chance for capture as we know where the snake is/has gone 4: If you're able to barricade the area, isolate the snake, throw a wet towel over teh smaller ones, jam towels under doors etc. 5: We will happily attend and capture and relocate that snake safely. On behalf of Andy, Chris and Kel - we all look forward to making sure we can not only quickly respond to your reptile relocating needs but your own education on these amazing animals! And here's to a safe and wonderful season! - Adam
14.01.2022 A portrait of today's Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) - now there's no denying they're handsome snakes! Love them! - Adam
12.01.2022 I met up with Andy to release this gorgeous little Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) caught nearby at Lakelands this afternoon. After a quick photo shoot we let him on his way ;) -Adam
12.01.2022 On my way down to meet Andy, I was waylaid by another callout and again from Coodanup. I arrived where the homeowner advised me he noticed the tail of a snake in his guttering. Being over 10 foot high to the eaves it was a hell of a job from this 600mm Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis). The snake had slithered along the guttering and found it's way into the roof space. So up into the roof I went making my way through the roof. Luckily for me the roof was high pitched and I coul...d stand upright. I walked to the corner of the house where the snake had disappeared and actually found him sitting on top of the insulation bat. As I got closer he disappeared underneath and i managed to pull up the insulation and grab him before he got further and put him in the bag - job done! After inspecting the perimeter, I determined the most logical way the snake made it to the roof was the coniferous plant in the corner of the house in the backyard - Dugites - like many snakes can and do climb if required too He was relocated very soon after near Andy's ;) - Adam
12.01.2022 Check out this gorgeous little skink - one of a few we found last night in the Shay Gap region of the PIlbara. This is the Eastern Pilbara spiny-tailed skink (Egernia epsisolus) they they inhabit these rocky outcrops throughout their distribution. Their whole dorsal aspect is covered with these little backwards facing spines and it's for this defensive purpose: they can flatten themselves dorsally in crevices and cracks in the rook and these spines anchor into the rock so t...hat these cute little things aren't able to be pulled out by potential predators - pretty marvelous hey?! This little one was just a juvenile and less than half the length of the nearby adult skinks at about 5cm total length Also found a few Western marbled velvet geckos (Oedura fimbria)crawling about the rocks nearby - Adam
11.01.2022 On Tuesday Kel caught this young Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis) from a property in Halls Head where the owner was clearing the side of his shed and noticed the snake under some pipes. Kel managed to capture and safely relocate the snake a little later. This little fella was probably last season's drop and is still sporting some pretty bands - which will fade as it ages more. ... - Adam
11.01.2022 A few calls today but only 2 catches. The more notable of one was this decent sized Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis) Andy pulled from a backyard in Coodanup. Pictured here with his captor before release - Andy now lives safe and away from humans.......oh sorry - the snake! ;P I joined Andy for the release as I had my own to release as well ... - Adam
11.01.2022 My mates in Hedland doing an awesome job! Pulling this Mulga snake (Pseudechis australis) from a can today! Good job Mr Lloyd! Remember to dispose of your rubbish correctly - and crush that can first - it's not only snakes that get caught up in them!
11.01.2022 Callout put to a home in Dudley Park this morning. Unfortunately this snake (Dugite - Pseudonaja affinis) would have been clipped by a passing car - it made it up the drive of this house and later died there. Poor thing - would have been lovely to see it alive. Have attended 5 calls today but this poor sod was the only thing seen as the others had taken off before my arrival. ... Given the inner suburb streets I'm hoping this was an accident but please remain vigilant - many of our various critters are using the roads as well, especially early morning and evenings- please watch out for our wildlife - Adam
11.01.2022 This skin worm pocked Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) was caught from a yard in Greenfields after a potential altercation with the owner's dogs. Helpfully the dogs are ok (have gone for treatment)- the snake was in good health with no discernable injuries and was released a short time later. - Adam
11.01.2022 Check out this lovely Stimson's python (Antaresia stimsoni) I had the privilege of photographing the other day! So great seeing them out in the wild! We're honoured to had these amazing looking snakes so prevalent in the Pilbara! Always find them or called out to them ;P - Adam
10.01.2022 Some of you may know I have been into the Midwest recently after wildlife. We traveled into Yalgoo and Paynes Find regions in search of some reptiles and other critters Here's a few pictures from my trip - love that place! ... - Adam PS: well get into posted about recent relocations - my messenger has been play silly buggers recently and just getting to download the captures from the fellas today ;P
10.01.2022 A recent release with the Hedland peeps - this one's partner was unfortunately killed by dogs - this one had an old wound from something that had bitten the tip of it's tail off but it had more of less healed over and this guy was good for release. Found a safe place under this large rock to hide out ;) Ridge-tailed monitor (Varanus acanthurus) ... - Adam
10.01.2022 Was called out to a house in Dawesville today for a snake behimd/under a fridge. With the owner keeping an eye on it until I got there I managed to pull this little cutie out Western carpet python (Morelia imbricata) and was released into very nearby bush. Stay tuned for images taken at release shortly ... - Adam
09.01.2022 Sooooooo Chris gets the first callout for the up and coming season with this huge Jan's banded snake (Simoselaps bertholdi) These gorgeous little snakes aren't a danger to anyone spending the vast majority of their lives underground - only coming up to bask and feed. I know you don't want to hear it but hoping the next snake is something more substantial ... - Adam
09.01.2022 So what do some snake catchers do after a busy day to trying to relocate snakes? Obviously, find MORE SNAKES!!!! Found this Western carpet python (Morelia imbricata) last night in the Perth Hills region. So good to see and noticing several road-killed animals on that road we moved him off quickly - took a couple of quick snaps and let him slither off! ... Always a pleasure seeing these snakes in the wild! Love them! - Adam
08.01.2022 UPDATE ON DOG BITTEN BOBTAIL Sadly the vets looked it over and the poor critter had extensive internal injuries in the chest cavity (including a punctured lung), was also flyblown in the soft tissue inside the wounds so the decision was made to euthanise it as the poor Bobtail would not be viable for rehabilitation and keeping him alive any longer would only prolong the suffering it had already felt in the last 24 hours or more - sadly it's an all too common outcome. Here's... a picture of a healthy one from our region - Adam
08.01.2022 Almost forgot! Andy caught this little juvenile Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis) from a Falcon home today also. The ownerkept a good eye on it, twarting it's escape before Andy could respond ;) Released later where Andy photographed it among the flowers! So pretty! ;P - Adam
08.01.2022 Last night I caught this beautiful little Mulga snake (Pseudechis australis) in the on site tavern here in Port Hedland - at all of 500mm he was far too young to continuing enjoying his time unaccompanied by an adult so I had to remove him. A few of the patrons had corralled him around the various tavern recycling bin (doing their bit for the environment! :P ) Where it finally came to a stop under one of them and waited patiently for me to attend. Removing the bin it was hi...ding under revealed the snake and he didn't go far before I bagged him up and took him out of the tavern. With a full beer garden and many people walking by thankfully no one copped a bite. As usual with smaller elapids, they go highly defensive due to their smaller size where everything it almost bigger than them in an effort to put off would be predators. I'll be coming home tomorrow for two weeks and can't wait to start attending local calls too :) - Adam
07.01.2022 Found this guy in the middle of the road the other night, picking a terrible spot to lay down. I moved him off and snapped a couple of pictures as it's been a while since I've seen Mitchell's bearded dragon (Pogona minor mitchelli) out here in Port Hedland A close relative of our Western bearded dragons we get locally. Slightly bigger and different coloured and temperament haha
07.01.2022 I had the opportunity to photograph this gorgeous little Stimson's python (Antaresia stimsoni) - gorgeous little snakes these are! I don't shoot in vertical orientation very often - with snakes it's a challenging way to photograph them as the composition can be trickier to nail - but I love this shot I took this morning and one of my favourite Stimmy shots to date I reckon too ;) STIMSON'S PYTHON (Antaresia stimsoni)... While a very common snake to keep in the pet industry, seeing while ones out here where I work and live in the Pilbara region of Western Australia is always great! Despite being very common the variance in colour and pattern keep us going back for more and more than that - they're pretty nice animals as well (when they're not trying to bite you! ) The Antaresia genus belongs to our smallest family of Pythonidae with the species ranging from 60cm to about 110cm in length only, non-venomous and predominately terrestrial - however they can and do climb especially for shelter or ambush locations (when hunting). They occupy a variety of habitat from dry inland, arid region, coastal, woodland and shrublands to pastoral regions. They can be found occupying the holes dug out by other animals (like monitor species) in termite mounds. Like in this image, this particular snake wasted no time seeking refuge in the mound behind it. Hope you like the image I managed If you haven't already, make sure you follow the legends up here at Hedland Snake Removal to see some of the species and rescue work we do in the Pilbara - Adam
07.01.2022 Andy has this beautiful dark Elegant sea snake (Hydrophis elegans) in care at the moment. Storm surges often bring these snakes into shore where they become exhausted and potentially injured. This little snake seems to be moving well and has had a nice freshwater drink. ... Thank you to Michael from @crittersupclose for collecting it Will keep you posted on the snakes' RNR and release :) - Adam
06.01.2022 Here at Mandurah Snake Removal we try to foster an atmosphere of learning and we love teaching people about snakes and their benefit within the various ecosystems they are found and their important role within the dynamic of those ecosystems. It's with this in mind that comments like in the following meme we do not tolerate - that kind of negativity and narrow-mindedness and uneducated view don't belong here. This is not the page for you if you say those kinds of things here.... Which I am grateful doesn't happen much at all - and I'm thankful for the loyal supporters here :) Hope everyone's had a great weekend! - Adam
06.01.2022 Yesterday Chris responded to a call in North Dandalup for a Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis) that had been spotted too close to the house on this home owners propert...y. It was found nearby and bagged easily by Chris and relocated. Poor old bugger has been through the wars it's it's time (the snake not Chris). Kel also nabbed a tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) at Lakeside Villas South Yunderup sunning itself, nice easy catch for Kel ;) -Adam
06.01.2022 A photo I took of Chris' catch recently from Madora Bay - this gorgeous subadult Reticulated whip snake (Demansia reticulata) mildly venomous but such a little darling though painful to photograph lol
06.01.2022 Today I was out with a couple of mates, fellow MSR snake catcher Andy and my mate Paul - we actually hit the bush at Paganoni Reserve after Mouse spiders which unfortunately we didn't find. However, we found this stunning Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) which I was all too happy to photograph there in the reserve - what a great snake and model! :) EDIT: HI everyone, for those interesting in knowing why we saw a tiger snake today and in this season. The answer is simple. Our... snakes cannot go the entire colder months without coming out every once in a while. They typically don't travel too far from their hiding places but they'll definitely come out during warmer periods throughout winter and even in the colder, as long as they can maintain a certain body temperature. Tiger snakes being predominately black are able to draw in and retain heat much more efficiently - they are also a very cold tolerant species of snake (like Bardicks, Western crown snakes, whip snakes (will be out during the day). - Adam See more
05.01.2022 Met up with some of the lads from Hedland Snake Removal to photograph this absolutely stunning example of a Western brown snake (Pseudonaja mengdeni) here in Port Hedland. Just a handsome looking snake and my personal favourite colour morph -Adam
04.01.2022 Kel was called to this house in Greenfields today, where he caught up with this slippery little Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis). -Adam
04.01.2022 Ticking off a new species for anyone is always exciting, no matter the genus. Despite being a pain in the butt genus to differentiate and identify- Gehyra sp are cool in their own right. And this particular species is the biggest Gehyra we have in this locale and boy the size impressed me! I know 7cm from snout to cloaca may not seem large in the scheme of things, but for our geckos it's gigantuan lol And I managed to find both adult and subadult in the same area. - just n...eeded to find a male! Large Pilbara rock dtella (Gehyra macra) South of Port Hedland - Adam
03.01.2022 Mandurah Mail did a small piece in the upcoming snake season here in the Peel Region. I truly believe we have been receiving a steadily increasing amount of calls for a snake catcher over the last couple of season where awareness, respect and better understanding of these critters is getting out there over the rubbish perpetuated by myth, memes and fakes news. And while many of you don't necessarily like snakes, you don't want to see them killed just for existing either! An...d for the role they play within the ecosystems they inhabit - so for that, we thank you! It is my hope, along with my team that we can continue to service the area and educate you all along the way from one snake to the next ;) Be on the lookout for an upcoming free dowloadable poster coming out on the Common reptiles of the Peel Region - I'm still making it up now but will be available in the very near future. - Adam https://www.mandurahmail.com.au//snake-season-mandurahs-/
03.01.2022 Chris caught this little cutie inside a house in Barragup, probably not best to leave it under a child's toy box though. A lovely pale headed Dugite (Pseudonaja affinis) - releases soon afterward. - Adam
03.01.2022 Andy caught this Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) on a property in Ravenswood this afternoon and being a tiger snake and something different from the vast amount of Dugites we catch all the time I met up with him at the relocation point and we took a few photos before letting him go - actually, he let himself go! ;P - Adam
02.01.2022 The man of the hour also got this gorgeous little Reticulated whip snake (Demansia reticulata) from a house in Halls Head. Gorgeous little snakes, managed a few photos as we released him this afternoon - Adam
02.01.2022 Chris received a call to catch a snake at Ravenswood Retirement Village this morning. A Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) was out basking. It retreated to nearby ground cover where Chris uncovered it. Easy hook and into the bag and later released safely. ... - Adam
02.01.2022 Andy was called to the Ravenswood Hotel today to capture this glorious gal crushing around on the grounds. Such a pretty Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus) which was released into nearby bush. - Adam
01.01.2022 The other day I was called out by a resident on our camp to a snake in the "garden bed" in one of the accommodation blocks. I arrived to find a small Coppertail whip snake (Demansia reticulata cupreiceps) poking his head out from the leaf litter at the base of a small palm tree. Check little blighter gave me a run for my money! You forget how quick these little sods can move across the the ground! Haha But I managed to cut him off and bag him much to the relief of the resi...dent. Not that this dude is what you'd consider dangerous to humans - but they sure are pretty! And I love photographing this species! Port Hedland - Adam
01.01.2022 Andy and his daughter Jasmine were conducting swim tests for the Elegant sea snake under the direction of one of Australia's authorities on sea snakes Blanche D’Anastasi. Despite good mobility with most of the snake the concern is toward the head where movement is rather stiff. We're unsure as to what the issue is here, whether potential injury or otherwise. Being on the beach for three days certainly wouldn't have helped matters. Jasmine and Andy are in the process of findi...ng a centre that can take on this snake to give it the up most care it needs with the appropriate facilities. - Adam
01.01.2022 Another callout for a Bobtail (Tiliqua rugosa) and was moved just down the road. This region is a fair way from development but it'll move on through to better bush just beyond the fenceline. Was moved from a house in Lakelands due to the owners having a dog that would p r obably attack it and potentially kill it. Otherwise if there's no danger of that we'd prefer to leave them. However if we do move them it is never too far away.
01.01.2022 Andy was called out to a house is Wannanup after the young girl residing in the house thought she saw a snake hiding under the a.c. evaporator unit outside. Andy peered under and saw scales but those scales ended up belong to a Bobtail (Tiliqua rugosa) - Adam
