Western Downs Snake Catcher

20/10/2024

Such a sweet little snake.

Bandy bandy, Jandowae

06/10/2024

Monitor mayhem!

First thing this morning I rushed to Cecil Plains to remove this lace monitor from underneath a house. Lace monitors are strong, fast, and very smart. To pair with these traits they bring long sharp claws, and sharp teeth, capable of doing some serious damage to a person. They’re not an animal to muck around with!

After an hour long struggle, the big boy was finally dislodged from its hiding place of choice, and upon noticing his eye, decided to transfer him to M.A.D Exotics & Reptile Care for treatment. Mel and I worked on treating the big fella, and he’s been left in her capable hands for ongoing treatment.

Lace monitor, Varanus Varius
Cecil Plains

23/09/2024

Been on a snake catching break for a few weeks between a little holiday and my day job.

Back on the tools now with this little spotted python ❤️

Spotted python (antaresia
maculosa), non venomous

Wondoan

13/09/2024

If you want to see snakes in a different region, you’ve gotta get the local knowledge.

Thanks for taking me to see these gorgeous snakes, Jeremy’s Reptile Relocations Townsville, you’re a legend!

26/08/2024

Red-bellied black snake from a local business as well today. Definitely made me work for him; very quick snake!

pseudechis porphyriacus, dangerously venomous
Dalby

26/08/2024

Eastern brown snake caught in the office of a local business. Was pretty fired up, and its first strike at me was a bit too close for comfort, but that’s an occupational hazard in this game.

pseudonaja textilis, dangerously venomous
Dalby

15/08/2024

Another one for Rhien! The snakes are really heating up now.

Eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja
textilis), dangerously venomous

Dalby

13/08/2024

Rhien got his, now I’ve got mine!

Carpet python (morelia spilota), Dalby

12/08/2024

Snake season has begun!

Rhien rushed out to Kaimkillenbun this afternoon to relocate this carpet python, and the first snake of August. The days and nights are warming up, and the snakes are starting to notice!

Carpet python (morelia spilota), non venomous

01/08/2024

27/07/2024

Red-naped snake from a few days ago. Cute little elapid, weakly venomous, and extremely disinclined to bite.

Jandowae

16/07/2024

Today is world snake day! And it’s also the day I’ll post another favourite snake from last season as we lead up to the warmer months, and with it, snake breeding season.

This spotted black snake, also known as the blue bellied black snake, was caught in a freight depot in Dalby. This highly venomous elapid is common in the dry forests throughout the Western Downs region, making occasional ventures into urban areas. This snake, along with others of the same species I’ve caught, was very well mannered, and made no attempts to strike out at me at all. One of my favourite species to interact with, and one of my favourite catches of the season.

13/07/2024

Well, it’s still VERY cold in the downs, but snake season approaches! In the meantime, I thought I’d start sharing some of my favourite snake interactions from this season just gone.

Here, a non venomous common tree snake caught in Warra. Absolutely stunning, but suffered a blow to the head. Released after being cleared by vets.

18/06/2024

Snake activity has drastically dropped off with this colder weather setting in. So in the absence of snake catches, I thought I’d share some gorgeous snakes I saw at a reptile park while on a family holiday in Perth, WA.

Enjoy!

03/06/2024

While snake activity has taken a dramatic decline with the cold weather, don’t be surprised if you see a handful out sunning themselves on warmer days!

This gorgeous red belly had found a nice warm rock pile to hide in. The rocks absorb plenty of heat, keeping the young reptile nice and warm. Unfortunately, his home had to go, and there he was inside. Safely relocated away, and off to find another warm shelter source.

Dangerously venomous, best admired from a distance.

24/05/2024

*Trigger warning* - injured wildlife

This poor bearded dragon was the tragic result of a dog interaction, and is severely injured. A quick vet trip saw him administered pain relief, and antibiotics before being returned to my care.

He will remain in my care until tomorrow, before he’ll be transported to Toowoomba for ongoing treatment.

His eyes have remained closed for 99% of the time I’ve had him, a clear sign of extreme pain. He’s opened his eyes very occasionally since being administered pain relief.

He’s in need of an X-ray to assess for spinal damage, and will need fluids and further antibiotics on his road to recovery.

As always, wildlife rescue is free of charge. If you have any wildlife that is injured, don’t hesitate to give me a call, and I’ll ensure our beautiful mates in the wild get the help they need.

18/05/2024

New snake catcher alert!

Rhien here is an experienced snake catcher who’s brought his talents to our beautiful region! He’s offered to work in tandem with myself, and will be available most days that I’m not!

Welcome to The Downs, Rhien!

Call any time for snake relocation:

Jackson - 0419 821 373

Rhien - 0478 712 638

29/04/2024

One of the few call-outs I’ll get over the next few months until warmer temperatures return. This little red bellied black snake went straight past a home owner into her garage, and slid behind a styrofoam box, where it stayed until I arrived to catch it.

Dangerously venomous, best admired from a distance.