Brisbane Snake Warning - Post Flood

[grandpa_spec_F6]

G'day all,

I'm sure you have all heard about the increased number of snake bites that have been occurring in and around the South East QLD area, and this is due, in part, to the flooding as well as hot, wet weather we are experiencing.

I live on the North Side of Brisbane and thought I wouldn't see any as it's mainly the flooded areas that are getting them.... until I walked into my lounge:



After a quick called to Snake Catchers Brisbane, we found (luckily) that it was a non-poisones green tree snake, and with the help of a neighbour, we cut a branch off a tree from the backyard, put it in front of him and coaxed him onto it by gently annoying the tail of the snake.

Finally managed to get him outside:

Above all else, please be very cautious and make sure you identify the snake before trying to remove it yourself. If it is a dangerous snake, ensure you call someone who is qualified to remove it.

Below are the contact details of the people we used to advise us on the snake.

Snake Catchers Brisbane:
0438 688 291
Provides 24 hr assistance to residents and businesses of Brisbane and Ipswich with snake related concerns.

Additionally the service offers expert advice and assistance with other wildlife such as brush turkeys and swooping birds.

Regards,

GSAU

[turboxf]

Originally Posted by grandpa_spec_au

G'day all,

I'm sure you have all heard about the increased number of snake bites that have been occurring in and around the South East QLD area, and this is due, in part, to the flooding as well as hot, wet weather we are experiencing.

I live on the North Side of Brisbane and thought I wouldn't see any as it's mainly the flooded areas that are getting them.... until I walked into my lounge:



After a quick called to Snake Catchers Brisbane, we found (luckily) that it was a non-poisones green tree snake, and with the help of a neighbour, we cut a branch off a tree from the backyard, put it in front of him and coaxed him onto it by gently annoying the tail of the snake.

Finally managed to get him outside:
Above all else, please be very cautious and make sure you identify the snake before trying to remove it yourself. If it is a dangerous snake, ensure you call someone who is qualified to remove it.

Below are the contact details of the people we used to advise us on the snake.

Snake Catchers Brisbane:
0438 688 291
Provides 24 hr assistance to residents and businesses of Brisbane and Ipswich with snake related concerns.

Additionally the service offers expert advice and assistance with other wildlife such as brush turkeys and swooping birds.

Regards,

GSAU

Amazing mate, it was good to get the proof with it in the lounge


some good & sound advice with the links

[Mr Hardware]

GSAU is usually on the lookout for trouser snakes

[grandpa_spec_F6]

Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

GSAU is usually on the lookout for trouser snakes

And with a kid on the way I don't think you'll get to see yours for quite a while

Scared the hell out of me when I first saw it, your father actually helped me remove it, I stood there with the branch and he nudged the tail. Good man I tells you.

[AUIIPURSUIT]

damn that photo sent a shivver up my spine and made me want to tuck my legs up from under the desk... even though i knew that was a green tree snake...

very cool though, youre quite lucky to see a GTS, they are quite shy.
whilst i have a bit of a fear of snakes, i really want to own a python so i can appreciate them and quell my fears.