Miss Slither’n Reptile Relocations

30/09/2026

This tiger snake (Notechis scutatus)was discovered inside a Bunnings bucket and safely contained until I arrived.

Snakes will sometimes seek shelter in unexpected places, particularly as the weather warms up. Before reaching into buckets, pots, wood piles or other items left outside, it’s always worth having a quick look first.

This tiger snake was safely relocated away from people and back into suitable habitat.

23/09/2026

🐾 Steve the Wombat Update 🐾

Steve continues to be monitored and treated by Erin and myself. On Saturday night, Erin successfully applied Steve’s first Cydectin treatment following his previous Bravecto treatment. He has also been receiving regular Cetrigen antibacterial spray on his open scabs to help reduce the risk of secondary infection.

Some people may notice that Steve appears to be looking worse and has less hair than before. This is often a normal part of the recovery process for wombats with severe mange. As the mites die and the skin heals, scabs begin to loosen and fall away, often taking damaged hair with them.

The scabs around Steve’s eyes are also starting to come away, which may help improve his vision.

Importantly, Steve is still eating and drinking well, and in the attached video you can see him happily grazing.

You may also notice Steve is active earlier in the day than healthy wombats are typically seen. This is common in wombats suffering from severe mange, as the disease increases discomfort and energy demands.

The purple colouring visible on Steve is from treatment products used during his care and monitoring.

If you see a wombat that may be suffering from mange, please report it to: [email protected]

Thank you to everyone who has reported sightings and shown concern for Steve’s welfare. Every report helps.💚🐻

20/09/2026

17/09/2026

UPDATE ON STEVE 🐻💚

The kids and I went out yesterday afternoon to check on Steve, and he was happily chomping away on the grass.

The Wombat Mange Management team has received multiple reports from people in the area who have seen him, which is great to see. It shows that people care and are aware of the program. I applied some antibacterial spray to his scabs and marked his back with stock marker spray so he can be easily identified and monitored. He is now sporting some rather colourful shades of purple, pink and green!

Mange will often look worse before it starts to look better, so while Steve isn’t out of the woods yet, he’s doing okay at the moment.

Thank you to everyone who has been keeping an eye out for him and reporting sightings.

14/09/2026

🐍Snakes Around Moorabool: Facts, Not Fear

If you’ve lived around Moorabool for a while, you probably know what happens as the
weather starts warming up…
We start seeing more snake sightings around the place.

Spring is an important time for our local snakes. As the weather warms up, they become more active in search of food, and breeding activity begins for some of our local species, with males travelling in search of females.

Don’t be surprised if you see a snake crossing a road, moving through a paddock, around a creek line or even passing through your backyard.

Moorabool is home to Eastern Brown Snakes (Pseudonaja textilis), Tiger Snakes
(Notechis scutatus scutatus), Lowland Copperheads (Austrelaps superbus), Red-
bellied Black Snakes (Pseudechis porphyriacus), Little Whip Snakes (Suta flagellum), Eastern Small-eyed Snakes (Cryptophis nigrescens) and White-lipped Snakes (Drysdalia coronoides).

Seeing a snake doesn’t automatically mean you have a snake living in your yard. Please don’t try to catch or kill it. Remove children and pets from the immediate area and give the snake plenty of space. In many cases, it will simply continue on its way.

If a snake is inside your house, or there’s a genuine risk to people, pets or the snake itself, that’s when it’s time to call a licensed snake catcher.

You’re always welcome to reach out. Sometimes a bit of free advice or a free identification is all that’s needed. I’m more than happy to have a chat and point you in the right direction.

Miss Slither’n Reptile Relocations
📞0499 881 474

Photo by Bernie McRitchie.

A Lowland Copperhead (Austrelaps superbus) near Staughton Vale, crossing between two farm dams.

13/09/2026

It’s no secret that I love animals, and I certainly have my favourites! Wombats are right at the top of my list, alongside reptiles, of course. 🐻🐍

I actually started volunteering with the Mange Management Project the day after I found a wombat suffering from mange while my husband was proposing to me!

This week, with the help of a lovely lady named Fiona who reported him, I achieved my first successful treatment of a wombat named Steve. Being able to give him the help he needed was incredibly rewarding. He isn’t yet out of the woods and will likely need further treatment, but it’s a start.

Mange is a horrible disease and, without treatment, can be a slow death sentence for our beautiful wombats. I’m grateful to be part of a project that is making a real difference and giving these amazing animals a chance to recover. ❤️

30/07/2026

Beautiful flock of Gang Gang Cockatoos I found today while out walking❤️

19/04/2026

Relocated 2 tiger snakes today 🐍

One was spotted by a very switched on 4 year old who alerted his parents in the backyard, a great reminder to always listen to your kids!

Even with the cooler weather, snakes are still active. Stay aware and give them space.

04/04/2026

Snakes don’t disappear in winter… they just hide better.

As the cooler weather creeps in, snakes start looking for a warm place to settle. And no, they don’t hibernate, they go into brumation.

That means on warmer days, you can still see them out basking before they head back to their hiding spot.

Now’s the time to make your yard less inviting:
• Keep grass short
• Clear piles of wood, tin & debris
• Tidy anything sitting on the ground
• Check for gaps around sheds & the house
• Keep rodents under control

If you see one, don’t risk it — we’re available 24/7 for safe removal, and always happy to give advice too - 0499 881 474

01/04/2026

“But it’s an Eastern Brown… aren’t they one of the most deadly?!”

I hear this all the time.

Yes, Eastern Brown Snake venom is highly toxic.

But here’s the part people miss…

Australia has some of the most venomous snakes in the world, yet one of the lowest snake bite death rates.

That’s thanks to antivenom, fast medical care, and good first aid.

Most bites happen when people:
• Step on them
• Try to handle them
• Or don’t give them space

Snakes don’t want anything to do with you.

And interestingly, snake venom has helped create medications we use every day.

Respect over fear.