Be careful next time you grab a drink! A venomous snake was found cooling down in a bottle shop fridge
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The country experienced an unusual amount of rain this year, and this certainly made things more difficult for everyone. From slippery roads to flooded homes, the wet weather caused many problems for Aussies everywhere.
And now it seems that we can add one more thing to worry about on that list: venomous snakes.
You might be thinking, how does rain lead to snakes? Well, all sorts of critters seek shelter from the rain, including this slippery guest.
One eagle-eyed customer spotted a snake in between the doors of a Liquorland wine fridge in the Northern Territory. Not just any snake, it was a northern brown snake! Crikey!
The northern brown snake is a fast and highly venomous snake found throughout (you guessed it!) northern Australia. Something you were likely taught as a child to steer clear of (the snake, not northern Australia, though the crocs do scare us, admittedly!)
This whole story could’ve turned out a lot differently had the customer not spotted the snake first. So, phew!
Just recently, experts in NSW also issued an ‘urgent warning’ to watch out for venomous snakes. They explained that the recent weather conditions tend to create the ‘perfect environment’ for these dangerous animals to thrive, which is why being on alert for venomous snakes is necessary across the country - not just in select areas.
Jake Meney, the Head Reptile Keeper for the Australian Reptile Park, warned that Aussies could be in for a ‘massive snake season’ due to the copious amount of rain this year.
‘When it rains, the activity of small mammals, other reptiles, and birds can increase. This means snakes will likely be more active and on the hunt for food,’ he said.
Mr Meney added: ‘The increase in temperature will also see snakes out and about looking for a mate as breeding season ramps up.’
Brisbane-based snake catcher Josh Castle, who owns Josh’s Snake Catching and Relocation, explained that he had encountered snakes in groups this year, rather than just a couple breeding or fighting.
One family from Queensland called Mr Castle earlier this month after finding five tree snakes nestling in between the excess bricks in their yard.
Another family called him to fetch three eastern brown snakes.
With the number of snake encounters being reported, Mr Meney shared some first-aid tips if someone is (unfortunately) bitten by a snake.
Are you curious to know how a snake venom milker does their job? You can watch the video below:
Well, there you go! We’d love to hear your thoughts about this, so let us know in the comments below! Also, please be careful when going out and keep a watchful eye on your surroundings for any dangerous animals!
And now it seems that we can add one more thing to worry about on that list: venomous snakes.
You might be thinking, how does rain lead to snakes? Well, all sorts of critters seek shelter from the rain, including this slippery guest.
One eagle-eyed customer spotted a snake in between the doors of a Liquorland wine fridge in the Northern Territory. Not just any snake, it was a northern brown snake! Crikey!
The northern brown snake is a fast and highly venomous snake found throughout (you guessed it!) northern Australia. Something you were likely taught as a child to steer clear of (the snake, not northern Australia, though the crocs do scare us, admittedly!)
Can you spot the venomous snake, members? Credit: News.com.au
This whole story could’ve turned out a lot differently had the customer not spotted the snake first. So, phew!
Just recently, experts in NSW also issued an ‘urgent warning’ to watch out for venomous snakes. They explained that the recent weather conditions tend to create the ‘perfect environment’ for these dangerous animals to thrive, which is why being on alert for venomous snakes is necessary across the country - not just in select areas.
Jake Meney, the Head Reptile Keeper for the Australian Reptile Park, warned that Aussies could be in for a ‘massive snake season’ due to the copious amount of rain this year.
‘When it rains, the activity of small mammals, other reptiles, and birds can increase. This means snakes will likely be more active and on the hunt for food,’ he said.
Some snakes can be kept as pets. Northern brown snakes aren’t one of them. Credit: University of New Hampshire
Mr Meney added: ‘The increase in temperature will also see snakes out and about looking for a mate as breeding season ramps up.’
Brisbane-based snake catcher Josh Castle, who owns Josh’s Snake Catching and Relocation, explained that he had encountered snakes in groups this year, rather than just a couple breeding or fighting.
One family from Queensland called Mr Castle earlier this month after finding five tree snakes nestling in between the excess bricks in their yard.
Another family called him to fetch three eastern brown snakes.
With the number of snake encounters being reported, Mr Meney shared some first-aid tips if someone is (unfortunately) bitten by a snake.
- Keep the victim calm and immobile. Remove jewellery, and apply pressure-immobilisation bandage to the bite site. You can find how to properly administer that procedure here.
- Wrap the entire limb after applying the pressure-immobilisation bandage.
- Call an ambulance immediately or go to the hospital right after being bitten.
- Do your best to recall what the snake looked like so the doctor knows how best to treat the bite.
Are you curious to know how a snake venom milker does their job? You can watch the video below:
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