31/01/2026
The last couple weeks have been intense. I’ve attended snakes in rat traps, inside homes, in playgrounds and caught in netting — and sadly, a child and a dog bitten in separate incidents. Thankfully both were dry bites, but still incredibly frightening for those involved.
One snake entered a home simply because a back door was left open while watering a small courtyard.
Snakes can end up where we least expect them. Small habits like closing doors, keeping yards clean and tidy and monitoring rodent traps really do make a difference.
If you see a snake, calmly move children and pets away, keep your distance, keep eyes on the snake where possible, and call a licensed snake catcher- 0499 881 474.
On a lighter note, check out this cute echidna I spotted while out on a bush walk 🦔💛