02/09/2023
Snakes are most active during snake season, which typically begins around September and runs until April.
With the warmer weather approaching and now just going into September...
You know what that means?
SPRING HAS SPRUNG. SNAKE SEASON HAS BEGUN! 🐍
Here are some tips for keeping safe during snake season:
** (But if this is too much or you're time poor, or it's just really not the job you want to get stuck doing... give us a call!) **
• Clean up any leaf litter, piles of logs, bricks, rocks, tin or other “hiding places” around your yard which can be attractive hiding places for snakes. If you can’t remove them entirely, place what you can up off the ground on concrete blocks or racks.
• Keep your lawn and any immediately surrounding grassy paddocks around it cut as short as possible. Snakes dislike areas that are devoid of adequate cover.
• Trim tree limbs, bushes, shrubs and hedges neatly. Low-hanging growth provides natural snake climbing and hiding opportunities.
• Check for any holes around your house such as roofs, underneath the house, garages etc. Block any holes you might find.
• Make it a habit to discard any clippings or mulch away from your property as this makes a comfortable home for snakes to rest in.
• When tidying up around the yard don’t forget to wear long pants, long sleeves and gloves in case you encounter some unwanted guests. For safety reasons have a few hands on deck when you conduct your clean up.
• Wear shoes and carry a torch at night as some of our snakes are nocturnal (come out after dark). Mostly importantly, if you see a snake, don’t go near it or try to kill it. Stay calm, keep pets and children away and allow the snake to move on of its own accord if possible.
For all mowing and garden maintenance, please feel free to flick us a message or give us a call and we will be happy to assist!
Have a wonderful weekend!
M&S