While the estimates differ, on average there are 3000 snake bites a year in Australia. These bites result in approximately 500 visits to the hospital and at least two deaths. Brown snakes have highly potent venom and are the leading cause of snakebites in Australia, followed by the tiger snake and the red-bellied black snake….
Thousands of Australians are bitten by snakes every year, and many of these bites can be fatal. Whether you’re a farmer, a hiker, or an outdoor worker, purchasing some snake gaiters can offer peace of mind during any outdoor adventures. Here we provide an ultimate guide to snake gaiters, and tell you everything you need…
Have you spotted something slithering into your pond? Any standing water can attract snakes, and ponds are no exception. But how do you remove snakes from your pond? Prevention is the best cure Whether you’ve just removed a snake or want to make sure you don’t have to deal with the problem, there are some…
PLANNING A HIKE? FIVE TIPS FOR SNAKE SAFETY! Invest in trekking poles These handy walking poles can be used to part longer grass or thicker foliage, giving hikers the chance to spot venomous snakes in good time to take action. Trekking poles can also make walking easier, allowing walkers to cover greater distances with ease….
If you’ve spotted snakes in your yard, you may be worried that they’ve made their way into your home. Over the winter months, in particular, snakes often burrow into crawlspaces and walls to nest and lay their eggs. Even if they’re not a dangerous species, very few people would welcome sharing their home with hibernating…
Spring heralds the start of warmer weather in the Southern Hemisphere and this also means it’s time to be on the alert for the appearance of snakes. Snakes are cold-blooded, which means they seek warm, sunny spots to regulate their body temperature and the spring climate means snakes will become increasingly active in the outdoors,…
What causes us to fear them so much? Does it come from biblical times when Adam and Eve took the forbidden fruit on the advice of a snake? Is it the knowledge that in an unguarded moment, a lightning quick strike from a deadly snake could end your life? Perhaps it’s the silent, slow moving,…
“HALF OF ALL CASES INVOLVE PEOPLE INTERFERING WITH SNAKES” In an interview with The Leader, Professor Geoff Isbister of the University of Newcastle estimated that approx. 100 to 200 bites out of the total 3000 to 5000 will require antivenom, and that half of those result from “people interfering with snakes”. 1. Eastern Brown Snake…