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Tony Davis
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that snake sightings have boomed since the recent flooding in the state.
“They’re just trying to escape the water like we all are,” she told the publication.
“It’s a worry because people with dogs or who are going out to move stranded livestock are at a higher risk of being bitten… everyone’s trying to stay dry, and snakes are no exception.”
When it comes to protecting your home from any snakes displaced by the floods, there’s a few things you can do. keeping your lawn nice and short, and removing shelter like piles of rubble, timber or hard rubbish — anything a slithery little dude might like to hide under.
You can also try planting native trees that attract birds, like kookaburras, owls, and even magpies. Ideally these birds will scare off any unwanted serpents in your backyard.
If you see a snake on your property, don’t panic. Just back away very slowly and try not to disturb it.
If the snake is in a dangerous position you can call a professional snake catcher or your local council to come and safely relocate it.
, a snake catcher based in Wagga Wagga that the growing snake population will likely move on as flood waters go down.
“The water levels will drop down, and they’ll make their way back to where they used to come from,” he told the publication.
Phew. I feel that I have enough going on in my life already without having to also worry about an extended snake plague. Here’s hoping our scaly friends can find their way back to their homes very soon.
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