Stunning Lace Monitor relocated from a chicken coop in Nambour!🦎
This Lace monitor (Varanus varius) has been hanging out with the chickens at this house in Nambour recently and the owners decided that it was time he was moved to a more suitable home!
Lace monitors have an extremely varied diet ranging from insects to birds as well as other species of reptiles. Often they will however take any opportunity they get to snag a quick easy feed such as eggs or even in some cases chickens from nearby coops. 🐔
If you find yourself in a situation like this or with any other reptile needs or advice feel free to give us a call!☎️
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Elegant Sea Snake (Hydrophis elegans)
So grateful that we managed to stumble across this Elegant sea snake whilst snorkelling off Lady Elliot Island on the southern Great Barrier Reef.
Elegant sea snakes are a dangerously
Venomous species in the elapid family with a laterally compressed tail that aids in swimming and hunting for fish, fish eggs and crustaceans. Like most true sea snakes they are ovoviviparous, meaning females give live birth from eggs stored in the snake’s body. Elegant sea snakes can found all over tropical Australia. This Includes Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
This video shows another perfect example that snakes aren’t out to harm humans! This fella was more then happy swimming around us for a good 10 minutes before making its way back down to the sea floor.
Remember always here to help on 0432 778 216
Stunning Lesser black whipsnake (Demansia vestigiata)!!
We got a call about a snake that was found in the front entrance of an aged care facility and we were pretty stoked when we got there to find this beauty!
The Lesser black whipsnake is a venomous species that can be found all throughout parts of Queensland and Northern Territory. However, they are not very often found here on the Sunny Coast!!
We were so happy to have got the chance to spend a moment with this snake that we forgot to get some good videos for you guys! Whipsnake’s are super quick so see if you can spot him going out of the bag and back to the bush!
Don’t hesitate to contact us with any relocation needs or just to chat about these awesome animals!🐍
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Happy new years everyone!!🎉
We would just like to thank everyone for their support in our first year as Bens’ Reptile Relocations in 2023! We have loved meeting you all and helping out when possible!
We are super keen for another big year relocating many different reptiles, so remember to call or message us with any questions or relocation needs!
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Red-bellied black snake swims across the creek!
We were saving this post for a rainy day of a very big and healthy Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) from a few years back. We found him stretched out across the trail and just took a seat and watched her do her thing for a good 30 minutes before she decided to cross the creek in search of frogs.
Plenty of snakes are getting around recently, so remember to give us a call if you need any assistance on 0432 778 216.
Coastal Carpet Python (Morelia spilota mcdowelli) found in Maleny last week. Summer is on our doorstep, which means snakes are going to be on the move more in the coming months.
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Can you guess this species?
Comment below what you think it is!
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Relocated this Eastern Blue Tongue lizard (Tiliqua scincoides scincoides) from a backyard with a young puppy. We simply walked him across the street where he came from. We absolutely love these iconic species!
Remember to give a call for any advice or relocation needs this summer on 0432 778 216
Stunning Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis)!!
This chunky EB made his way into a large depot in Yandina today! For the safety of workers here and the snake himself we got there as quick as we could.
After a bit of weaving through some equipment we were able to get him in the bag and release him into some nice bushland!!🌳🐍
Remember to call us for any help or advice.
Any day, anytime!
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We got a call out to this stunning Coastal carpet python this morning in Sippy Downs. We suspect this is a male out on the search for a mate. This time of year, there are going to be a lot of male snakes moving around, searching for a mate, which means they’ll end up in odd places chasing the scent of females.
Remember if you need any assistance or advice this season give us a call 0432 778 216
Thought I’d share this magical encounter with a big, healthy Eastern Brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis) I had a while back. Ended up finding three of them within 10 meters of each other, sharing the embankment of a bridge.
Eastern brown snakes often have a bad rep as the “2nd most venomous snake in the world,” but if you treat them with caution and respect, they truly don’t want anything to do with you. Just stand still, relax, and even try to enjoy the moment of getting to see one of these magnificent creatures in person.
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A very healthy Coastal Carpet python (Morelia spilota mcdowelli) from Yandina today!
This stunning python was found in a big industrial warehouse in Yandina!
The warehouse had plenty of heavy machinery and vehicle traffic so it definitely wasn’t a good spot for him to stay, so we moved him to some nice bushland nearby!
Remember to call us if you ever need any advice!!
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Second Keelback rescue in a month! This fella found himself stuck at the bottom of a pipe, with no way of getting himself out. If he wasn’t to be found he would have slowly drowned and/or starved.
We’ve notified the local council about these drains and will not stop until they have been repaired!
This Common Tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus) has spent the past week recovering from a nasty wound to its tail at Eumundi wildlife rehabilitation centre and was now able to be released back into the wild!
As you can see in the video, this little guy sadly needed the injured area of his tail amputated but due to the injury being below the cloaca he will be able to make a full recovery!
This Common Tree snake will climb back up into the trees and continue feeding on frogs and small skinks!!
Don’t forget to call us if you ever need any help with any reptiles at any time📞☎️
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Trapped keelback (Tropidonophis mairii) in a drain! While on a walk this morning, I came across a trapped baby keelback snake. Without my help, this little fella would not have been able to escape. Drains and other smooth plastic surfaces can be detrimental to wildlife as they can’t get enough grip to escape, leading to potential drowning or starvation. A report has been submitted to the local council, and they will reinstall the drain covers correctly to prevent this happening in the future.
Remember, if you come across a situation like this, be sure to call your local wildlife group or a snake catcher for assistance. They have the necessary expertise and tools to safely handle the situation while prioritizing both the well-being of the snake and your own safety.
This baby Keelback (Tropidonophis mairii) found itself stuck in a swimming pool in Sippy downs this afternoon. This keelback must have only recently hatched and with snakes hatching left, right and centre it’s important to keep an eye on your pool and where possible look into ways of installing little ramps for wildlife to be able to get out of the pool. Luckily for this snake he/she was found in time.
For any of your Reptile Relocation needs don’t hesitate to give us a ring on 0432 778 216
Stunning Rough-scaled snake (Tropisechis carinatus) that was found crossing the road.
Rough-scaled snakes are highly venomous elapids which venom can lead to sudden loss of consciousness. They can be found in habitats such as riparian areas, rainforests and moist forests.
Rough-scaled snakes diet consists of frogs, mammals and other reptiles.
It was quite lucky to be able to find one of these guys, they can be very elusive. Remember to keep your distance from snakes when you encounter them if you don’t have the correct training.
Through education we can help protect unique snake species such as Rough-scaled snakes. The first step in protecting these guys is simple…. SLOW DOWN!. When driving remote/bushy roads especially at night, snakes are crossing roads all the time so make sure to slow down enough to stop or steer away from them.
Southern dwarf crowned snake (Cacophis Krefftii)
A super healthy Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) relocated from a construction site in Beaudesert.
The Red-bellied black snake largely feeds on frogs but also feeds on other reptiles and mammals. It was also the first Australian elapid snake to be scientifically described back in 1794!
This chunky snake was happily relocated away from the construction site🐍
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Yet another keelback we found when kayaking in Imbil. Keelbacks have strongly keeled scales which allow to swim extremely well as you can see.
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