Venom… what is it good for?
We all know of the numerous nasty effects of venom when introduced to the human cardiovascular system but many of us aren’t aware that there… Read More »Venom… what is it good for?
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Venomous vs. poisonous… What’s the difference?
One of the most frequent questions I receive as a snake catcher is “is this snake poisonous”. Well, in Australia at least, the answer is… Read More »Venomous vs. poisonous… What’s the difference?
Eastern Brown Venom Yields.. Unfortunately, larger than we thought!
Eastern brown snakes (Pseudonaja textilis) venom toxicity is the second highest of any land snake in the world. This snake also happens to be one… Read More »Eastern Brown Venom Yields.. Unfortunately, larger than we thought!
I want a pet snake in QLD!
It may surprise you to learn that for a lot of people a snake actually makes the perfect pet! They take very little of your… Read More »I want a pet snake in QLD!
How do I tell if a snake is venomous or non-venomous in SE QLD and Australia?
This is a question that everyone asks… I wish I could give you a simple answer that would allow a complete snake novice to instantly… Read More »How do I tell if a snake is venomous or non-venomous in SE QLD and Australia?
If its not a snake then what is it???
Often times I will turn up to a snake call out to find the ‘snake’ is actually not a snake at all… Some of the… Read More »If its not a snake then what is it???
Snake Bite First Aid
As a general rule snakes are a secretive timid animal that are unlikely to want to waste their physiologically expensive venom on an animal they… Read More »Snake Bite First Aid
Red-bellied Black Snake
Red-bellied Black Snake Pseudechis porphyriacus The red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) has a slightly better reputation with the brisbane public than the eastern brown. Like most… Read More »Red-bellied Black Snake
Eastern Brown Snake
Eastern Brown Snake Pseudonaja textilis As a snake catcher and wildlife ecologist from brisbane I get contacted all the time to remove the infamous and… Read More »Eastern Brown Snake
Snake proofing your home
Hi all, Over the winter months the most common callout I receive involves carpet pythons. When temperatures are low snakes go into a state known… Read More »Snake proofing your home