humba_jumba
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Hey guys just after a bit of advice on the best way to deal with a brown snake problem... On our property we have seen a few of them this year and yesterday was to close for comfort... Our property is in the bush near Bonogin and there just seems to be an influx of them around... We have plenty of kids around and we are constantly teaching the kids about what to do if you come across a snake... Stop, get away from the snake and let an adult know... Is there anything more I can teach the kids to do... I am constantly talking to them about looking if you are reaching into a bush to retrieve a tennis ball and being aware at all times...
Yesterday we came across a brown snake on our entrance path it was extremely hard to spot as it was in the bush with about 2 cms of its head popping out very aware of me... I have encountered keelbacks on the property, pythons, and other snakes I could not id... I am extremely against killing them, not only do I respect them, I am aware of the laws around snake killing... I just really noticed how aware this particular brown snake was in comparison to the keelback which to be honest just slithered away and that's the last I saw it... This particular snake yesterday was standing its ground and completely aware of me at every turn... I stood a fair distance away from it however it was in a really unsafe place and I am not sure others would have seen had I not pointed it out... I have advised the property managers to remove bushes around the entrance way to ensure that if there is a snake hanging about it is easily noticeable...
Is there anything more I can teach children and other people who share the particular area we keep coming across the snakes??? we get all sorts on the property and I am concerned about the safety of others!!! Feel free to respond with any tips, thanks very much!!!
Yesterday we came across a brown snake on our entrance path it was extremely hard to spot as it was in the bush with about 2 cms of its head popping out very aware of me... I have encountered keelbacks on the property, pythons, and other snakes I could not id... I am extremely against killing them, not only do I respect them, I am aware of the laws around snake killing... I just really noticed how aware this particular brown snake was in comparison to the keelback which to be honest just slithered away and that's the last I saw it... This particular snake yesterday was standing its ground and completely aware of me at every turn... I stood a fair distance away from it however it was in a really unsafe place and I am not sure others would have seen had I not pointed it out... I have advised the property managers to remove bushes around the entrance way to ensure that if there is a snake hanging about it is easily noticeable...
Is there anything more I can teach children and other people who share the particular area we keep coming across the snakes??? we get all sorts on the property and I am concerned about the safety of others!!! Feel free to respond with any tips, thanks very much!!!