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Who wants to play another game of snake maths :)
05/09/2026

Who wants to play another game of snake maths :)

Today was almost a sad day. We woke up this morning to a phone call, someone's doggo had been bitten by a snake...everyt...
02/09/2026

Today was almost a sad day. We woke up this morning to a phone call, someone's doggo had been bitten by a snake...everything is ok, whilst it was severe, medical attention was quick, and little woof is recovering well. This happened yesterday, but we received the phone call this morning, as they wanted us to come and look for the potential snake.

We obviously said yes, but warned them that, it's unlikely we will find it, and don't take that as peace of mind. We don't sell peace of mind. But perhaps you will get value from some on site advice. When we arrived, we did a very thorough search of the area. We could not find a snake, nor any specific draw to the area the bite would have occurred. Sometimes, things happen and there is no logical reason, or things that could have been changed in hind sight.

But we did discover some things of interest, the dog originally released its Bowles in the house, which is what alerted the owners to the issue. We actually found a vomit patch that has been overlooked in the backyard. This doesn't pin point where the bite may have occurred unfortunately, as symptoms can begin, anywhere from a minute, to an hour or more afterwards.

Some feedback from the vets. They have had multiple snake bites already this week alone.
Please please, follow the advice we have given over the years, manage water, reduce as much low laying items that a snake could go under. Dog beds, kennels, pot plants etc. In fact, getting rid of every hiding spot in the area your doggo has access to is ideal. Now is the time to get on-top of this. Snake activity has already begun. This isn't to make you fearful, this is to make you aware, and urge you to prepare and assess what can be improved.

And for the inevitable comments we always get when we make posts like this "na, I'll just ☠️ it". Well, thats fine for you I guess ... Are you going to stand over the yard like a prison guard watching your doggo 24/7? What happens when you go down to the milk bar to buy your gummy bears ... Who's watching then...hmmm? If you truely care about your pets, you will reduce the chance of a snake coming around in the first place. Being pro active, is much better for your pets than being reactive.

But on a lighter note ... Can you see the duck?

I just stumbled across this post shared to a local community group. I thought it's a good example of where to get your s...
01/09/2026

I just stumbled across this post shared to a local community group. I thought it's a good example of where to get your snake safety advice from... I won't share where the post originated from, it appears to be a tourism style page. This is a comment I left on the post.

Some very good information and advice here :) one caveat...I would probably recommend getting any snake safety information from...those who actually work in the field with these animals...whilst this particular post is good...mostly ... I have seen others that are questionable.

I say this post "mostly" because. It clearly says to step into logs and rocks ... Meaning then stepping off the log or rock...no, this will not offer any extra protection than its example of the counter...stepping over the log or rock ... Standing on-top, you still can't see what is under the log or rock ... Our recommendation is much simpler, simply walk around the log or rock. They also suggest making noise as you step off as they feel the vibrations etc ... Whilst that last bit is true...it could invoke a reflex response...no different than someone sneaking up on you and yelling BOO!!

Other advice we hear each season is "stomp your feet, they will get out of your way"...no, not necessarily...they are also very likely to lay completely still and hope the big stomper will stomp right past them...moving makes them a target to a bigger predator ... Laying still offers cover. You may end up stomping on one. We advise...being a normal person. Not an elephant. Just use your eyes ... That's your best evolutionary advantage ... Putting energy into stomping, take energy away from your advantage

Also, don't roll a towel up and place it against the door. That won't do anything. Do it yourself now...then see if you can poke your finger through still ... Open the door, lay the towel under the doorway, close the door over the towel

This came out for some sunshine at a home in . It likely had spent all winter in this specific area of the yard and h...
31/08/2026

This came out for some sunshine at a home in . It likely had spent all winter in this specific area of the yard and has only just decided to stretch it's ... Legs? After a long nap.

Look at this from today!!! It was found next to someone's carport, disturbed by the lawn mowing and whipper snipperi...
30/08/2026

Look at this from today!!! It was found next to someone's carport, disturbed by the lawn mowing and whipper snippering. It's coming into the time of year where we are mowing and such regularly...these activities disturb snakes, lizards and frogs, so when you are zipping around on your mower, dont be startled if you do see wildlife :)

27/08/2026

This, happened to a very close friend of mine, a lady that holds so much respect and has a heart of gold. I know this happens to other people, and they don't deserve to go through this either. No one does!!! But when it happens close to home... it suddenly becomes more real

Get in line for a lick
23/08/2026

Get in line for a lick

Duck hunting?
21/08/2026

Duck hunting?

Today we had this little shy in . Kryal castle had an event on and there were so many smiles running around the place...
16/08/2026

Today we had this little shy in . Kryal castle had an event on and there were so many smiles running around the place ... I even saw a dragon ... I suspect was a puppet though.

This little snake was under a small retaining wall in one of the main thoroughfare areas. It was originally called in as a baby snake...he would actually be a year or two old.

Now, before you freak out with "snake in a public area!!!" This little one had likely spent a significant portion of his life...in the grounds of kryal castle...and never caused anyone any drama. Just because one is found ... Does not equate alarm. They mean you no I'll will.

When I arrived he had his head poking out of his hole watching everyone walking past... I was able to encourage him out softly without having to damage the wall...

His new home is identical to the old one..but probably even better, as it's actually a log and not a man made structure.

Enjoy your housing upgrade little one

Spot the snake. Can you see him?Twas found at an event kryal castle had this morning :)You know how to play save the pho...
16/08/2026

Spot the snake. Can you see him?
Twas found at an event kryal castle had this morning :)

You know how to play save the photo. Edit the photo. Draw on it where the snake is...save the photo...share it as a comment here.

Don't forget you can also get bonus points if you can identify it

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