Snakes around Melbourne active over warmer months
Snakes around Melbourne active over warmer months. Another busy season around Melbourne.
Tiger Snake Removal
Tiger Snake Diamond Creek.
Snakes have been on the move for the last 2 months, quiet often they travel through suburban backyards. Generally this is in search of food, for a mate or new territory to colonize. Generally if none of these things are available they will stay temporarily and move on.
All Melbourne snake species are known to explore, particularly the Tiger Snake and the Eastern Brown Snake.
There are instances when these particular species will stay for a prolonged period. The reason for this is the presence of food, shelter and where they feel safe.
Food
Often larger snakes seem to favor rodents as a major part of their diet. There is often an abundance of mice and rats which inhabit our properties. Rodents are attracted to our yards and homes because there is also a good food supply for them. Rodents are attracted to compost bins, vegetable patches, fruit trees and any other grains or cereals that we keep on our premises.
Another major food source is frogs, if you have ponds, dams or boggy areas these will be attractive to snakes. Trying to minimize any of these factors will lessen the chances of snakes hanging around.
If you are like me and enjoy growing fruit, vegetables and regularly compost, eliminating any of these factors won’t be a high priority. However, I do recommend a rodent baiting program on your property, to keep introduced rodent numbers down.
Get professional help if unsure or buy some rodent poison and read the instructions carefully.
Copperhead Hurstbridge.
Shelter
To feel safe, snakes require somewhere to hide particularly at night and the extreme heat of the day. Snakes shelter is generally under solid objects. Boulders, retaining walls, concrete slabs, timber, tin or any rubbish sitting on the ground are suitable. Minimizing these were practical this will make snakes passing through feel unsafe and in turn move on.
Some recent snake captures from Melbourne properties
Tiger Snake Eltham.
