Local snake catcher Luke Huntley has been busy relocating snakes that have found their way inside homes while retreating from the recent wet weather.
Autumn has well and truly arrived with rain, cyclones and flooding. So what does this all mean for the snakes?
“Snakes, as you may expect, aren’t too keen on the rain and like being dry and warm,“ Luke said.
“Some snakes like Keel-backs and Red Bellies hunt in and around freshwater all the time, however, when there’s wet weather, they need to stay dry as well.
“Snakes will often come up and inside to keep dry and pretty much all the calls I’m getting are snakes that have found their way inside houses to stay dry.
“Carpet pythons are also a very big fan of inside roofs when it rains. One in every three houses at some point has a python in their roof in Queensland.“
Luke said there’s a few things community members can do to deter snakes.
“Keeping your property clear of debris and piles of rubbish will absolutely help make your property less appealing to snakes,“ he said.
“Doors and windows closed will keep them out. It’s pretty simple stuff but it helps heaps.“
He said if you come across a snake outside, move your pets and kids inside and give it some space to move on.
“If you’re not comfortable or prefer if it was moved, then of course give me a call,“ Luke said.
“If it’s inside – don’t panic! Keep pets and people well away from it. If it’s in a room, close the door and wedge a towel under the door so it can’t get out. If not, keep an eye on it and give me a call.
“I’m here 24/7 if you need me, questions concerns or if you need a reptile relocated call 0499 920 290.“
