Herping FNQ

[carinata]

Heading up to Port Douglas around Christmas for 2 or so weeks. Wouldn't mind a herp in the region from Cairns/Kuranda area to Cape Tribulation (won't have constant vehicle access, only for a few days). Would love to have a spot with some regularity in scrubbies (focus species). Also wouldn't mind seeing Jungles, Leafies, Chameleon Geckos, maybe a BHP I know they're rare. Just really want to see a scrub python. And apparently there's water pythons in the Port Douglas wastewater facility soooo...

Don't want anyone's secret spots (as a fisho I respect that), just wouldn't mind a consistent spot (don't mind low numbers).

Also what's the go, road cruising, night walks, etc.

 

[Sdaji]

You shouldn't have any trouble finding Scrubbies around Cairns at that time of year. If you just drive around roads/tracks in forested areas you'll find a few, they'll be one of the easiest species to find. You might get lucky and see a Black-headed Python, they're certainly around and I've seen a few up there. Depending on where you are and what you're personally like, walking or road cruising may be better. I personally certainly see more Scrubbies on the road than when I'm on foot.

When I'm in North QLD I usually find a few Scrubbies without trying before I get to any of the areas I'm expecting to see them, and then I see plenty in those areas. The Cairns area is loaded with them.

Chameleon Geckoes will probably require you to go to a more specific location, I've only seen a couple and it was when someone took me specifically to an area they knew we were likely to see them. To be honest I can't actually remember where we were! Somewhere in the Cairns area though.

Should be a good trip! Have fun and herp responsibly