Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi All Just a quick reminder to please make your children aware of snakes around your garden and at schools. Today at my sons school there was a Tiger Snake and some of the children were taunting it with sticks, unfortunately these children are new to Australia and are obviously not aware of the danger they face. Most of Australias snakes are venomous and can prove fatal. Saying this I have not seen a snake (apart from working with Wildlife Victoria) in the 4 years I have been here, yes I know they are around but they usually keep away from people.:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcocainmel Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Great post Kate, especially with all the new people coming over and the time of year!! Deb xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Umm it's quite worrying and something that can easily be overlooked. This summer will be bad especially with the drought as they come out looking for food. Wildlife Victoria had more calls than ever last year, and we expect this one to be worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Also watch for them in QLD my friend phoned me on the weekend lives Cleveland and they had two brown snakes in their garden round her washing line. I have only seen one in our garden in 20 years we have lived here but I am always careful in the garden wear proper shoes and socks and gloves. Most important proper shoes and clothing if you go into the bush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest angiebabe Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hi AllJust a quick reminder to please make your children aware of snakes around your garden and at schools. Today at my sons school there was a Tiger Snake and some of the children were taunting it with sticks, unfortunately these children are new to Australia and are obviously not aware of the danger they face. Most of Australias snakes are venomous and can prove fatal. Saying this I have not seen a snake (apart from working with Wildlife Victoria) in the 4 years I have been here, yes I know they are around but they usually keep away from people.:wubclub: Wasn't Dillon was it...lol No seriously good point to make, as our children haven't grown up being made aware of the danger, they can easily forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donovan Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Great point I know last year there was a snake in one of our schools, and the teachers just ushered the kids by. When in drought they come looking for water & food so just be aware, this year is gonna be a hot summer (so im told) Sarah x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J&T Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 We didn't see any in a garden or school, but saw one at Rottnest Island being chased and attacked by a Lizard. The Lizard actually chased it until it fell down the bank towards the beach. Not sure, what happened after that, (we didn't hang around), but the dangers are everywhere. Our kids just stood and watched at first, til we moved them away, but other kids and a Mum were screaming and running in the same direction that the snake & lizard were going! They just got into such a panic. You've got to be on your guard all the time, but know to keep calm (otherwise it could make things worse). Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.