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25.01.2022 It is with a heavy heart, that due to lack of nominations or much response, I have decided to pull the Anzac Day giveaway. I hate to do it, as I have really enjoyed giving back, and feel it highlights some important issues that a wider audience needs to be aware of, but I have to do it. I will, however, still be doing a snake giveaway. I will write up another post in the next day or so, and announce what we are doing. ... Thank you to everyone who supported this endeavour. I appreciate all your shares and comments etc. I will try again next year. Cheers

25.01.2022 This little guy was caught in Forrestfield by a young guy (who flicked it into a tub with a stick and subsequently got in trouble from his dad). Least the cat couldnt play with it anymore. Lisa released it into Bush away from properties this afternoon.

25.01.2022 A bit of a surprise callout this evening, for this absolutely majestic creature. This monster South West Carpet Python (Morelia spilota imbricata) was found cruising in a semi-residential paddock in Forrestfield. Carpet pythons - along with tiger snakes - are quite cold tolerant reptiles. This means it isnt uncommon to find them out basking in warmer winter days. This big fella was also coming up for a slough (shedding its skin), so it may have popped down from the trees t...o shed. Promptly released out near Lesmurdie Falls, its always an absolute pleasure and honour to intersect with animals like this. A snake this size would have to be 15-20 years old, and its relatively calm mature towards me (mostly) is an indication it hasnt had too many negative experiences with humans. How can you not love living in the hills?!

23.01.2022 Lisa will be one of the presenters at the Firewise Workshops being held in Kalamunda tomorrow (Saturday 29 Feb). Come say hi! While Adam will be at Bunnings Innaloo from 11:30am-1:30pm.

23.01.2022 Happy Easter Sunday folks! Hope you are all having a safe long weekend, and still making the most of it despite the current world situation. I was called out to a Banjup property this morning for a tiger snake cruising around for a leisurely stroll. ... Despite showing some defensive behaviour, it was relatively calm and easy to work with. Huge thank you to Ray and Jenny who did fantastic job of watching it, and were amazing with all the questions they asked. Its people like these guys that we love the most, as they just want to learn about these amazing, understood animals. Every person we can educate further, is another step closer to preventing unnecessary reptile deaths. Thanks again, legends. Enjoy the rest of your long weekend

22.01.2022 It was suggested this was re-shared, and given we have relocated 3 bobtails from the same house in less than 24 hours, here is a handy guide on how to safely pick up bobtails if you have nothing else around. Please feel free to share around

21.01.2022 Double dugite release today https://youtu.be/1OFuxY76GZY

20.01.2022 For those following along at home from our last post the answer is LIZARD!

18.01.2022 Quick release video of the South West Crevice Skinks

18.01.2022 Another day, another Dugite. This one was dug up whilst gardening. Did you know that snakes often actually burrow into the top layer of soil. True fact! They will also utilise rodent holes burrows made by other critters Location Maida Vale

17.01.2022 Just feeding a bobtail some banana on the kitchen bench. #ThingsThatAreNotNormalForMostPeople

17.01.2022 Evening folks, how is your social distancing/ self-isolation going? What a crazy time we are living in huh? That being said, we will still attended every snake and other reptile relocation we can, where required. ... Like this one today, where a lizard was stuck in a kitchen in Kelmscott. As the residents do have a family of King Skinks living in the roof, it looks like this young one had fallen down the stovetop exhaust, and got stuck behind a cabinet. Its not every day you perform a reptile catch while standing on a ladder or a bench top! Apologies the video is long, this one took a while to extricate. I did speed some of it up to quicken it lol, but look for the bit with the bonus pupper, and phone call. Please stay safe everybody, keep healthy, and do not hesitate to call us if you need Cheers,

17.01.2022 We love educating others about snakes and other reptiles. If you would like us to come to your daycare please get in touch.

16.01.2022 Dont wait get in down to Bunnings Kalamunda for todays fire-wise talks. We are on next to talk about safety of animals in a fire

16.01.2022 The final snake we caught over the hectic weekend just gone. We had something like 15 calls including Thursday and Friday afternoons. Crazy! But so much fun This small Dugite was spotted in a finch aviary in a Parkerville residence. It had a belly full of food, and it’s suspected it had a managed to eat a couple of the babies. There were 2 deceased babies in the floor of the aviary. Always tricky catches, with little room to move, and this snake was small enough to try and... fly through the aviary wire. I managed to get a hold, and eventually coerce it back into the aviary.l, so I could bag it up. Released into some nearby pristine bushland, and I’m not sure if it was happy about that or not haha. Thank you to everyone that called us over the weekend, and apologies to anybody we couldn’t get to. #SnakeLivesMatter

16.01.2022 Well it IS cold outside

16.01.2022 An early morning call for a Dugite in a toilet. Woken up at 6:30 this morning, and headed out to catch this sneaky bugger chilling out in the dunny. Unfortunately the catch video didnt work, but it was a quick and easy catch, and then released out in some nearby bush. Only in Australia hey

16.01.2022 Despite the slightly cooler weather and millions being in lockdown it didnt stop us from venturing out to Glen Forrest last night to catch a stunning Carpet Python. Also then released in the John Forrest National park. Enjoy the video! Lisa

16.01.2022 Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus) release from a property in Bullsbrook today. Just like some of us, this Tiger was enjoying a sun-bake on the back lawn before I arrived. 1 of 3 snakes I was lucky enough to save over the weekend. - Nathan

16.01.2022 Well I was run off my feet this afternoon with 6 back-to-back calls spanning from Wanneroo to Bindoon, and while I may not have seen animals at all of them, I was lucky enough to meet and educate some amazing people. And I capped off the day with this beautiful Gwardar or Western Brown (Pseudonaja mengdeni) from a stable in Lower Chittering. - Nathan.... 0447 524 678 See more

15.01.2022 HAPPY WORLD SNAKE DAY!! Of course there is a world day to celebrate our favourite animals. But did you know just how often snakes turn up in ancient mythology, right from the story in the bible, to anceint greek mythology, and even to the indigenous North American Indians. One of my favourite stories though, is our very own (well, that of our Aboriginal brothers and sisters) story of the Rainbow Serpent.... ******** The Rainbow Serpent is a common motif in the art and mythology of Aboriginal Australia. It is named for the snake-like meandering of water across a landscape and the colour spectrum caused when sunlight strikes water at an appropriate angle relative to the observer. The Rainbow Serpent is seen as the inhabitant of permanent waterholes and is in control of lifes most precious resource, oils and waters. He is the sometimes unpredictable Rainbow Serpent, who vies with the ever-reliable Sun, that replenishes the stores of water, forming gullies and deep channels as he slithered across the landscape, allowing for the collection and distribution of water. Dreamtime stories tell of the great spirits and totems during creation, in animal and human form they moulded the barren and featureless earth. The Rainbow Serpent came from beneath the ground and created huge ridges, mountains and gorges as it pushed upward. The Rainbow Serpent is known as Ngalyod by the Gunwinggu and Borlung by the Miali. He is a serpent of immense proportions which inhabits deep permanent waterholes. Serpent stories vary according to environmental differences. Tribes of the monsoonal areas depict an epic interaction of the Sun, Serpent and wind in their Dreamtime stories, whereas tribes of the central desert experience less drastic seasonal shifts and their stories reflect this. It is known both as a benevolent protector of its people (the groups from the country around) and as a malevolent punisher of law breakers. The Rainbow Serpents mythology is closely linked to land, water, life, social relationships and fertility. There are innumerable names and stories associated with the serpent, all of which communicate the significance and power of this being within Aboriginal traditions. The myth of the Rainbow Serpent is sometimes associated with Wonambi naracoortensis, a large snake of the now extinct megafauna of Australia. ******* Examples of these "Rainbow Snakes" can still be seen today, especially when looking at Olive Pythons or Water Pythons in just the right light.....

14.01.2022 First relocation of the season - treating an injured dugite

14.01.2022 Nothings going to stop a baby dugite - not even Covid lockdown. This took a tonne of work stripping out the entire contents of this shed and lifting slabs until we we found it in a small hollow under a slab. It had made its way between two properties before finally being found and removed. Now happily in a new home in the bush.

14.01.2022 Well this was a surprise tonight. Called out tonight to Mt Helena for what was suspected to be a baby dugite curled underneath a piece of bark in a firewood shed - a timely reminder to always be careful if you keep piles of firewood around your property. As the residents had to leave, I popped around and found where they had left the log, and was quite surprised with what I actually found. ... Legs. Not a snake, but a lizard. Not one lizard, but multiple lizards!! This is first time I have found South West Crevice Skinks (Egernia napoleonsis) around Perth. They are generally found in rocky outcrops, where they squeeze in tiny crevices. They are also quite communal lizards, so its not uncommon to find more than one under a rock (or bark, as the case may be). Thankfully, I got some help from the neighbours, and we managed to extract the adorable family. I will let them go tomorrow when its slightly warmer, and I can find a suitable outcrop away from humans. Enjoy the vid, and wait to see how many come out!

14.01.2022 Quick call out to Roleystone today, for a tail seen wriggling into a Lantana bush. A bit of a rummage around what was a tricky Bush to get into, and I spotted the unmistakable bobby tail. A quick de-ticking and a couple strawbs for the road, and this little fella was released back on the same property, out of the cat run it was found in. Have a safe Easter weekend everybody

14.01.2022 Another cold weather snake catch, after this dugite had made its upcoming winter home in a pile of rocks and rubble, and was accidentally dug up. Being cold, it wasnt overly active and after checking over for any squashed bits, it was bagged up. Will keep it for a day or 2 until we can let it go during the warm part of a day and give it the best chance of survival.

14.01.2022 First day of winter, and YES! We received a call for this insanely cute baby Tiger Snake. Not more than 2-3 months old, just check out its adorable little face! Found in an area of Hilbert that is being developed, we have hopefully given this little one a better chance at providing future generations of these amazing animals #SnakeLivesMatter... https://youtu.be/MBP_6np310o

13.01.2022 How good has the weather been the last couple of days?! Hope you are all enjoying your long weekend. With the nice weather, we have had a few calls this weekend. I was called out to Upper Swan this morning for this absolutely gorgeous Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus) that was casually cruising around a horse property. The residents did a brilliant job of staying and watching the snake until I could get there, and as usual, I got to provide some valuable education while they ...took a couple of photos. Safely released into a nature reserve, and another few lives saved. Be safe. #SnakeLivesMatter

13.01.2022 Had a couple of callout today to a large dugite caught in netting. We are hoping he will be ok given he had spent time in the sun and was quite warm and tangled. Fingers crossed. X

12.01.2022 Sometimes we get some ghastly callouts and other times we turn up to a place to somewhere epic. We got this callout on the weekend to Coops Custom Cycles where a dugite had tried to hide out amongst a shed full of Harleys! So if your in the hills and need custom Harley Davidson work done you should check them out!! (It’s safe now... no more slithery intruders)

11.01.2022 With the beautiful days weve been having, brings a few extra snake relocations for the season. This small dugite was at a house where we caught a young dugite last week. Very unlucky for the residents to have 2 different snakes in 2 consecutive weeks. This little one had been happily helping though, as you can see by the probable mouse bulge in its belly. They really are the best form of rodent control out there. ... #SnakeLivesMatter

11.01.2022 Here is another timely reminder from some friends of ours over east. DO. NOT. BUY. THESE. We cant stress enough to not waste your money on these things. Is really is a surprise they are even legal to sell.... If you would like a snake awareness session for your private or community group, please message or call us to arrnage one. We are fully licensed and insured for educational reptile displays, and are happy to travel. We have had recent success with these out in Toodyay and Wongan Hills, and would love to continue to edcuate as many people as we can.

11.01.2022 Here’s a little game we like to play called... is it a snake or is it a lizard? We get lots of calls about what people think are baby snakes. So how do we know? Well firstly taking a photo and sending it to us is a great start. So here is one for you to guess... ;)

11.01.2022 Howdy folks! Well the weather has certainly been all over the place, hasn’t it? The snakes are making the most of the patches of sunshine we are getting, and this Dugite was found basking in a rock pile in a Kelmscott backyard over the last couple of days. Thankfully it was still basking when we got there, and utilising some dad-bod Ninja skills, I managed to (almost) sneak up on it. The tricky thing with these situations is the vast amount of loose rock these snakes can get... under and between. Luckily, they were easy to move, and it was easy to extract the snake. A quick health check noted an older injury that was healing nicely, and then a swift release into some pristine WA bushland. A privilege as always to being able to interact and save these magnificent creatures. #SnakeLivesMatter

10.01.2022 One snake, two snakes.... so we have been absolutely hammered this weekend with callouts. So many we have lost count. This afternoon when we thought we were all done we had three more callouts and not enough time to even take one snake out of the bag before we had to get the next one. Lisa thought she would get her son Ryder to film the release.... and this is why we don’t always get footage of our catches/releases. Hahaha.

09.01.2022 These little guys are getting everywhere!!! Its Hatchling Dugite time and they are so small (and feisty) that they can get under and inside the tiniest of places. Just remember though that their venom is just as potent as an adult so if you do get bitten make sure you apply first aid immediately!

09.01.2022 No rest for the wicked!

09.01.2022 Here is another timely reminder from some friends of ours over east. DO. NOT. BUY. THESE. We can't stress enough to not waste your money on these things. Is really is a surprise they are even legal to sell.... If you would like a snake awareness session for your private or community group, please message or call us to arrnage one. We are fully licensed and insured for educational reptile displays, and are happy to travel. We have had recent success with these out in Toodyay and Wongan Hills, and would love to continue to edcuate as many people as we can.

08.01.2022 Sometimes, Snakes arent actually snakes. This little guy is an extremely common 2-toed mulch skink. They move like snakes, and can look like snakes from a distance. If you look closely, you can see tiny little legs with 2 toes at the end of each, and they also have a bright yellow belly. These are the easiest indicators they are in fact a lizard. ... They are also generally a lot smaller than a baby dugite, so size is a good key. Here is a little dude Ryder letting it go back into the residents garden. They were happy to just put it back outside where it belongs

08.01.2022 Great day out at Horsepower in the Hills for Wally Boys Racing at Walliston Primary School. Did you make it out?

07.01.2022 How amazing is this => totally made from chocolate

07.01.2022 Here at Perth Hills Reptile Removals, we are committed to providing as much edcuation to the public as we can, to help ensure both humans and aniamls remain safe at all times. If you know of any community groups that would like a Snake Education & Awareness Talk, please share this post to them, message us here, or send an email to [email protected] https://news.curtin.edu.au//study-finds-west-australians/

07.01.2022 Early Saturday morning call for a little Dugite out in Sawyers Valley. A bit of a surprise given it was only 11c when I was driving there, and 13c when it was released. It goes to show how cold tolerant they can be. With it being cold and trying to warm up, it made it easier for me to get there in time before it slithered off, and you can see how slow they are to move and react. Being ectothermic (technically not cold blooded), reptiles can not regulate their own body te...mperature, and rely on external heat sources such as the sun, warm rocks, roads etc to get their energy. This means that they can also overheat and essentially cook from the inside, if they get stuck somewhere hot. It’s not uncommon to see them out basking in the morning, getting charged up for the day. Anyway, apologies for the long video, I tried to put some good info in there for you, and it ends up slightly eventful. I hope you enjoy, and please share it around. Thanks :) Adam

06.01.2022 Even in the colder weather, some local snake species can be found out enjoying the sunshine. Tiger snakes are very cold-tolerant reptiles, and can often be found out basking on a sunny day, even in the middle of winter. This little guy was found in a backyard in Southern River, and relocated to nearby swampy bush land. Please like and subscribe to the YouTube channel if you enjoy our videos ... #SnakeLivesMatter https://youtu.be/ayx54fo4cSw

05.01.2022 Dugite release from yesterdays relocation from Maida Vale

05.01.2022 Gday gorgeous people. How are you all doing in this crazy, weird year?! We genuinely hope you are all surviving well. But how good is the weather at the moment? It is finally starting to warm up a little, and we all know what that means... ... Yes, they will be on the move. The boys will be looking for the girls soon, and that is usually when we will see them out and about. Fear not, dear citizens, for we are here to help! As we have done so for the last 5 years, we will be available as much as we can to help humans with snake problems, and snakes with human problems. This season we are also adding a team member to our crew. Nathan is 21, has been catching venomous snakes for 3 seasons, and has been working with us in our reptile education business. He has also helped with my large collection of pet venomous snakes, and has gained a great amount of knowledge and understanding about these amazing animals. From working with Nathan, I can see the absolute respect for these creatures he has, and how dedicated he is to both saving our animals, and educating the public about them. Nathan is based out in Muchea, and will be part of our "North East" division (for lack of better terminology). He will be covering areas near there, including Gingin, Bindoon, Chittering, Bullsbrook, Ellenbrook, and other surrounding suburbs. We will include his phone number in our contact info somewhere on the main page. As always, if you could please share our page as far and wide as you can - inclding the north east suburbs now - , you can play a part with us in helping to save these misunderstood, beautiful, ecologically important native Australian animals. As we do at the start of every season, we will put up another informative post soon, on what to do when you see a snake. If there is anything else you are curious about, or if there is any other information you would like to know, we are more than happy to help, and always happy to take requests on what you would like to see. This obviously includes any videos on how to deal with reptiles, or even first aid. Apologies for the long post, and I am aware a vast majority of you do not look forward to this time of the year, but we cant wait to get out there relocate some snakes for you. Yes, we are weird like that Stay Safe! #SnakeLivesMatter

03.01.2022 Afternoon call out to Guildford for this absolute beauty Had been spotted the last couple of days around some bird aviaries, and was seen going into a mouse hole in one of them today. I dug through one of them, collapsing the mouse holes as I went, but to no avail. I then moved to the space between the aviaries, and I spotted it under a bit of wood. Thankfully I didn’t just grab it, because it was the bitey end lol. More digging and running my hook through the soil, and it ...finally popped its head out of the original hole lol. Managed to eventually extract it, and was greeted by a gorgeous light, sandy coloured dugite. Appears to be a female and is either VERY full of mice and rats, or is very full of eggs. She even tried to steal my money! (pic in comments) Finally released into a pocket of bushland, where she is hopefully safe to create the next generation of beautiful bubbas

03.01.2022 Despite the cooler weather this weekend, we still had a couple of call outs for species that are quite cold-tolerant. A tiger snake picked up yesterday, and this South West Carpet Python hanging around a residence in Gooseberry Hill. The resident had called us a few weeks ago when they saw a tail poking out of their air conditioner unit. It disappeared unfortunately, but its entirely possible this is the same snake. An easy catch, but these guys still do get quite snappy... Whats a little blood between friends See more

03.01.2022 So following on from the post the other day where a Dugite was uncovered in a garden bed, this is an example of what they will do. We have 3 large Dugites in captivity, and with the change in air pressures with the changing seasons, they are all out of their hides and just chilling in the substrate. As you can see, they kind of bury themselves in the loose substrate while still being slightly visible. They will also do this under bushes where there is some cover. This will... allow them to be hidden enough while they are a bit cool, while also having enough skin exposure to warm up in the sun, and get energy for the day. While it is extremely unusual to come across a snake in this scenario, it is a good reminder to wear gloves when gardening in areas snakes are known to inhabit. #SnakeLivesMatter

03.01.2022 Heres a little game we like to play called... is it a snake or is it a lizard? We get lots of calls about what people think are baby snakes. So how do we know? Well firstly taking a photo and sending it to us is a great start. So here is one for you to guess... ;)

03.01.2022 Dugite release from yesterday’s relocation from Maida Vale

01.01.2022 Heres one for all of you lizard-loving people. Young King Skink catch and release. This little guy made his way into an elderly persons house around midnight through a rusted out fireplace, proceeding to wake the residents who thought it was someone breaking in. The 90yr old watched him run from the fireplace to the dishwasher, to the fridge then climbed into the bin. She managed to trap him in the bin, weighing down the lid with a chopping board and pan then called us this morning to come and catch him. He had a great feast on a potato whilst in lockdown!!

01.01.2022 Third catch of the day was this beautiful Dugite which had holed up under a wheely bin in Roleystone. The poor thing had been injured, either by a dog or a car. I did have to pin the snake - which I don’t like doing out on call - to inspect the wounds closer. Please never ever EVER try that yourself. ... I took it down to the legends at Armadale Reptile Centre so they could take a look and advise the best course of action. Even though it had a small puncture, it appeared to have no significant injuries or damage, and they will monitor it for a few days. Fingers crossed it’s a good outcome, and it can be released soon. Bonus picture in the comments of a baby Dugite picked up from a house in Gooseberry Hill earlier. Definitely no more than 6 months, and it was found underneath a jumper, underneath the bed of a teenager. Clean your rooms kids!!