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Snake In The Grass Reptile Removal And Relocation

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

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Address: Varsity Lakes 4227 Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Eastern Brown Snakes are common all over the Gold Coast. They grow to about 2 metres long and vary greatly in colour. They feed mainly on rodents but will also ...eat small birds, eggs and other reptiles. You often hear of people saying they saw a brown snake but on the Gold Coast we have around 15 different species that have some sort of brown colouration so keep in mind, not every Eastern Brown snake is brown and not every brown snake is an Eastern Brown. They are active during the day basking in the sun or on the move looking for a feed and as it gets closer to Spring, looking for a mate. They are normally a very nervous snake and will put on a big threat display in the shape of an S and often lunge forward to strike if confronted, but if given the chance retreat very quickly. This is one snake you really want to keep your distance from if you see one. They are considered the second most venomous land snake in the world and can strike ridiculously fast. The majority of snake bites occur when people try to interfere with or kill them so youre much better off leaving this to the professionals if you think you have seen one. Image supplied by Luca Roselli

24.01.2022 Yesterday I had a call-out from RSPCA Queensland about a common tree snake that had been attacked by a dog. The dog's owner did the right thing by calling the RSPCA for help, as it meant the snake was able to be positively identified to make sure it was a non-venomous snake and also that her dog would be OK. Unfortunately when I arrived the snake was curled up a little worse for wear. I quickly took it to the vet, who was able to humanely euthanise it. If you see a snake on your property, take your kids and pets inside and call a licensed snake catcher immediately. They will be able to identify the species and if needed, safely relocate the snake. At this time of the year when the weather is warming up, snakes start to become most active, so you and your pets are more likely to encounter them.

24.01.2022 Relocation of a tree snake in the bottom of a pool in Broadbeach Waters. This snake was unable to get out and would have surely perished had the owners not called a catcher so kudos to them :)

24.01.2022 Carpet python from Maudsland

23.01.2022 Had a call out to what the customer thought was a brown snake today in Robina. They did the right thing by closing the doors and putting a towel along the bottom to stop it escaping while they called a snake catcher. Unfortunately when I arrived I realised in their fright they had knocked a very heavy box on top of it and it had passed away :( not the ideal outcome but it was a good opportunity to teach them a little about what was actually a Marsh Snake. These snakes are not considered dangerously venomous but should still be treated with respect the same as any venomous snake.

22.01.2022 Nice to get some of my photography shared by local wildlife groups :) https://www.facebook.com/220140048057157/posts/2333716310032843/

20.01.2022 Shame these guys are so destructive. They're sort of cute when they're this little. Sorry mate, sleepy time

20.01.2022 Relocated a brown tree snake from Tallebudgera last night. It looks like snake season is upon us again :)

20.01.2022 Release of Coastal Carpet Python (Morelia spilota mcdowelli) which was relocated from a bird aviary in Maudsland. #goldcoast #reptilerelocation

19.01.2022 Heads up Gold Coast dog owners!

18.01.2022 Snake In the Grass are big supporters of Bali Reptile Rescue, a not-for-profit organisation that does fantastic work to educate the Balinese people about reptiles. A couple of nights ago they attended a routine visit at a resort in Seminyak, to help find and relocate any snakes in their hotel grounds. As Im currently in Bali, I went along to assist them. We located a few Bronzeback snakes and a Wolf snake (all non-venomous species) which were bagged and have been relocated to a less populated area. Thanks to Shinta Sukma Wati for letting me tag along and to the whole team for all the work they do! Image of Bronzeback Snake supplied by: Agus Putra

18.01.2022 I received a call out in Varsity over the weekend for what someone thought was an Eastern Brown Snake. It actually turned out to be one of these guys. A Yellow Faced Whip Snake. The Yellow Faced Whip Snake is fairly common throughout the Gold Coast and is often mistaken for the Eastern Brown Snake. An easy way to tell the two apart is by the whip snakes comma shaped mark beneath each eye . Both species are very fast so it might be difficult to get a proper view from a distanc...e. They are mainly active during the day and the bulk of their diet consists of small skinks and lizards. They are considered mildly venomous, though the bite is said to be extremely painful and comes with substantial swelling. Unfortunately this species is known to hang out in groups so where youve seen one you will probably see another. If you happen to come across one of these guys or any snake, do not risk trying to catch or kill it. Call your local snake catcher and have it humanely relocated to a more appropriate area. See more

17.01.2022 Last night I attended relocation for a woman that had seen a python going from a tree into her roof. Not knowing what to do, she posted an ad on Gumtree asking if someone was willing to retrieve it for free and keep it as a pet snake. I sent the woman a message explaining that it was illegal for just anyone to do so and as a licensed relocator, I would rather come out and not charge her a fee than see the wild python be removed and kept as a pet. So last night I explored he...r roof to look for the culprit. I knew the chances of it still being in the roof were slim however after a bit of searching I found it and was able to coax it out of the roof and into the tree where I caught it. I took the opportunity to show the lady and her partner that the harmless Coastal Carpet Python had no intentions of trying to hurt them and it was simply looking for a bit of shelter and judging by the mouse droppings in the roof, a bit of dinner too. As an expecting mother she was much happier with the python being relocated to some nearby suitable habitat. In Queensland all snakes are considered a protected species and it is illegal to interfere with them in anyway. If you see one on your property, please call a licenced snake relocator.

14.01.2022 It sure is! I found a tick on my shoulder on Saturday evening, after going for a walk through some bushland earlier in the day. It wasn't a paralysis tick, however I've never been bitten before in that area. Please keep an eye on your pets for the warning signs mentioned by RSPCA Queensland below.

13.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/270077633030284/posts/2093546680683361/

13.01.2022 How cool is this guy!? Spotted him in some local wetlands earlier in the week. I was surprised that one minute it was on the grass and the next minute I looked back and it had crossed a small stream and was wandering up the bank.

13.01.2022 Happy World Turtle Day!

12.01.2022 So, its not just reptiles we're into catching. It seems endless the amount of strays we seem to come across and catch in our travels. This girl was found on Yodelay St in Varsity Lakes. She's now safe at the AEC Vet on Scottsdale Drv. Feel free to share and hopefully we can find her owner :)

12.01.2022 Such a good video put out by Barry Goldsmith at Snake Catcher Victoria Australia.

12.01.2022 Yesterday I was called out to relocate this juvenile Eastern Brown snake in Varsity Lakes. Glad I could help guys!

12.01.2022 Not only is it the quickest way to get bitten, attempting to kill snakes is cruel and can also hurt your hip pocket. Always call a licensed, experienced snake catcher to have it safely relocated. https://www.facebook.com/473304249518160//1049127168602529/

11.01.2022 Can anyone guess what species this is? He was found in the Beechmont area of the Gold Coast Hinterland.

11.01.2022 On Sunday I received a call about two Coastal Carpet Pythons that had been spotted in a backyard in Elanora. When I arrived, I found the two mating on top of a garden hose and outdoor gym equipment. The male looked like he had some decent battle scars from fighting with other males but the female was in excellent condition. While Coastal Carpet Pythons are generally harmless and were most likely doing a great job of keeping the rodents at bay on the property, the homeowners f...elt more comfortable with them being relocated to suitable nearby bushland. As breeding season is now in full swing, snakes and humans are more likely to come into contact with each other. If you see a snake on your property or at your business, feel free to snap a picture from a safe distance and send it to Snake In The Grass for a free species identification before deciding to relocate it or wait for it to move on. See more

10.01.2022 On a bush walk today I saw this guy darting off into some grass on a rocky outcrop, so I took the opportunity to get a couple pictures. Its great to get the opportunity to see these guys in the wild. This is a Yellow Faced Whip Snake and is one of the more common snakes for us on the Gold Coast. They are generally light brown in colour with some copper and blue tones along their flanks. Its comma shaped mark beneath each eye also makes it very easy to identify. They are mainly active during the day and the bulk of their diet consists of small skinks and lizards. This species is considered mildly venomous, though the bite is said to be very painful and comes with substantial swelling. If you happen to come across one of these guys and want to have it safely relocated, give us a call on 0430249579.

10.01.2022 That's a lot of native animals being killed and yes even by pet cats allowed outside to roam :(

10.01.2022 A quick walk out at Mt Tamborine this weekend turned up a couple of these eastern small eyed snakes. With the warmer days in the lead up to Spring you'll start to notice a bit more activity as our scaly friends go searching for a mate for this years breeding season.

08.01.2022 Couple of quick snaps taken at the rescue of this Eastern Water Dragon who had been attacked by the family dog in Robina. The dog's owner had called RSPCA who got in touch with us after she thought it was injured and bleeding. Upon closer inspection the dragon had gotten away unscathed and the reddish colour down his chest was actually just the coloration the males of this species tend to have around their throat.

08.01.2022 Please take the time to read this article if you have pets. Snake season is now upon us. If you live in an area that you know gets snakes, watch out for any of these symptoms in your pets. Recognizing the signs early could save your pets life. Stay safe and always call a licensed relocator for any problem reptiles. https://pickle.nine.com.au//what-to-do-dog-cat-bitten-by-s

08.01.2022 A few weeks ago this little guy was found on a main road, most likely displaced by local flooding. It was great to help him find his way back to his natural habitat

07.01.2022 Seen a lot of these little baby water dragons getting about lately.

07.01.2022 Please call rohans reptile removal for any call outs. I'm in Bali playing with some critters :) for 3 weeks

05.01.2022 Some really great advice to keep snakes away from your home but more importantly a bit of education in regards to our wildlife and ecosystem. Thanks Barry at Snake Catcher Victoria Australia :)

03.01.2022 I came across a really great post yesterday and an important article. Just take a minute and give it a quick read. For the sake of these animals and our ecosystem we need more information like this to combat the fear and stigma surrounding snakes :) Great post Ross! Keep em coming :) The following is taken from a post by Ross McGibbon Reptile Photography. PLEASE READ!!!... Finally new research to back up what snake catchers have been saying to the public for years. Main points of the article: 1) Snakes aren't as dangerous as you think! 2) Snake bites aren't that common in Aus - only 100 envenomations and 2 deaths per year. That is extremely low for a country of just over 24 million! 3) learn snake bite first aid and CPR - that is all that's needed to assist someone with a snake bite until an ambulance arrives. 4) trying to catch or kill a snake greatly increases your chance of being bitten. Let's all stop being so fearful of snakes now please! They are protected wildlife so leave them alone or call a snake catcher if one is a problem. If you're a property owner that believes you need to kill snakes to feel safe please reconsider - 1) half the time the snake you're killing is a non-venomous species because your ID skills are poor. 2) the ones that are venomous are no where near as dangerous as you think. 3) It's illegal. I am happy to discuss this topic with all sensible people. Ignorant internet trolls please do not comment. See more

03.01.2022 Another call out yesterday. This one in Worongary for a Coastal Carpet Python. Spring has definitely sprung and we're seeing an increase in reptiles getting out and about. If you need a snake or lizard relocated please give us a call or send a picture for us to ID your intruder.

02.01.2022 Great advice right here :)

01.01.2022 The warmer months are already here which means snakes are on the move! If you see one on your property always remove your children and pets from the area and call a licensed snake relocator if it doesn't move on by it's own accord. We provide free species identification. Simply take a picture from a safe distance and send it via text or private message.

01.01.2022 While in Melbourne over weekend for a wedding, I took the opportunity to catch up with friends of mine, Barry and Karen from Snake Catcher Victoria Australia. I was able to go with them to attend a call out and also release some snakes, along with a fellow catcher Shannon McGrath and his son Zac. It was great to be able to get some pictures of species I rarely encounter in Queensland, including this awesome specimen of a Tiger Snake :)