Melbourne Snake Season 2018/2019
Melbourne Snake Season has started off slowly this year. Spring temperatures have been inconsistent and readings above 18 degrees have been uncommon. It is only a matter of time until this changes. Once we have some sunny days above 18, snakes across Melbourne become active.
Snakes will come out basking not far from where they spent their winter slumber. Once charged up by the sun’s ultraviolet rays they will be very keen to feed. Moving to wherever their is food, they will be on the search. During Melbourne Snake Season, I would recommend keeping your dogs on a leash if venturing into public reserves or parks. http://bundooravet.com/blog/snake-envenomation/
Snake season in Melbourne runs from September to April, when temperatures are consistently above 18 degrees. Australian Snakes don’t hibernate and can become active at anytime.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-17/snake-warning-as-winter-ends-in-victoria/8814226
Melbourne snakes generally live on rodents, frogs and skink’s. For further information on the most common snakes of Melbourne please have a look at this comprehensive guide Snakes of Melbourne
Most commonly seen moving around on properties when in search of food or during breeding season. They have no interest in humans and prefer to go undetected and keep their distance. If you see a snake on your property and are concerned follow these steps:
Snake on my property – What to do?
Over the last few weeks I have been called to about half a dozen properties, most snakes have not been venturing very far. A few snakes have also been disturbed over the winter months during construction or landscaping on properties.
Eastern Brown Snake Melbourne, Melbourne Snake Season.
This Eastern Brown Snake Eastern Brown Snake – Snakes of Melbourne was captured today from a construction site along a major bushland corridor. This company should be commended for their concern for saving and protecting our native fauna.
Eastern Brown Snake Melbourne, Melbourne Snake Season
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http://wildmelbourne.org/articles/2015/9/30/suburban-serpents-be-aware-not-alarmed
