Don’t Stick Your Tongue Out At Me!
Anyone lucky enough to observe a snake will likely notice that the animal constantly flicks its tongue as it negotiates its environment. The reason for… Read More »Don’t Stick Your Tongue Out At Me!
December 2015
A deadly Brisbane snake you haven’t met?
Rough-scaled Snake (Tropidechis carinatus) The rough-scaled snake is a less common visitor to suburban Brisbane or Gold Coast backyards and a much lesser known… Read More »A deadly Brisbane snake you haven’t met?
Can snakes breathe during feeding?
Often snakes will feed on very large prey items many times bigger and wider than their heads and bodies. To facilitate this a snake’s bottom… Read More »Can snakes breathe during feeding?
Tell me about fangs!
Most people are aware that many snakes have fangs which are involved in the delivery of venom. What is not well understood is how snake… Read More »Tell me about fangs!
November 2015 Brisbane Snake Activity
November has seen in increase in snake sightings and callouts for our Brisbane and Gold Coast snake catchers. Carpet python sightings while still a commonly… Read More »November 2015 Brisbane Snake Activity