Reptile tips:
• Mow grass around your home regularly to keep it short.
• Tidy up any rubbish or wood piles where snakes may like to hide.
• If you have a bird aviary, ensure food scraps are kept off the ground. The food attracts mice, which attract snakes.
• All wildlife are drawn to water, including snakes.
• If you see a snake in the bush, the best thing to do is leave it alone – it will most likely try to get away from you.
• If a snake or lizard is indoors or in an area where it needs to be removed – call the shire, rangers, or police to get the number of an accredited reptile rescuer.
• If a snake is in a room, close the door and block any gaps so it can’t escape.
• Where possible, always watch the snake so rescuers can easily find it when they arrive.
• Most of our reptile rescuers are volunteers – please consider donating some money to help them cover expenses such as fuel.
• It is an offence to harm snakes and lizards.
• If you are bitten, immobilise, apply a pressure bandage and seek help immediately.