A1 Snake Relocations

11/05/2025

This is my therapy.

25/08/2024

Received a call from Samford about a large eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis) taking residency under a shed slab which has been spotted twice in the same week by the property owners. I didn't have any hopes of catching it after seeing pics of the hole it went into, owners were concerned for their gorgeous but inquisitive dog. As I was escorted to the shed I spotted not one but two eastern browns both leisurely basking in the beautiful sun, coiled romanticly side by side just outside the hole. They spotted me and both dashed into the hole, I only had enough time to drop my gear and grab both tails before they completely disappear in there. The hole was just wide enough for both to squeeze through and they locked up by muscle contraction. Then it was a waiting game to see who was going to tire first. In this situation pulling on them would only cause severe harm or even a cruel and agonising death due to spinal fracture as their vertebrates are quite fragile. Adding to this, terrible lacerations from locking themselves against the sharp/rough concrete. All I could do was wait til they tire and release their grip. First one gave up after a solid 20min, the second however.......3 full hours 09:30 to 12:30!!!!! (my arms by this stage were burning I must admit) "Why did I persist?" you may ask.
Well its breeding season, and the male has been accepted, so I felt responsible for disrupting this beautiful and natural event. These two deserved to be released together after a well earned rest of course. If you encounter a snake please please please do not not try to interfere with it, it can really ruin your day, BUT!!! if left alone, given space and admired from a safe distance, they have absolutely no reason to be a threat to you. Once copulation has occurred they will go their separate ways....til next breeding season 🙋‍♂️

27/05/2024

G'day all, been a long time since my last post on A1 Snake Relocations. Here's an adult sized Eastern Small Eyed Snake (Cryptophis nigrescens) capable of a fatal bite if harassed though quick to retreat if left alone.
Often mistaken for a red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus) due to having similar colouration. A quick way of telling the difference to the untrained eye is the absence of the red flanks that are visible on the red-bellied....which are not always red 🤔.
Eastern Small Eyed Snakes are predominantly nocturnal and enjoy a fabulous diet of frogs and lizards.

19/11/2023

'Arrappata' the coastal carpet python who came in with a horrible skin infection throughout her whole body. After a course of antibiotics and recovery stay in the ward she looks the goods and ready to impress. Thanks to the wonderful Shelley for the care plan and meds.

10/10/2023

Release of "Possy" Coastal carpet python.
Extraordinary story, consumed mumma possum unaware she had a baby possum attached which was still alive. Spat out baby possum once it realised something trying to crawl it's way back out if it's belly. A first for me for sure. Thanks Anne Noonan for taking the extra care, your gut feelings never cease to amaze me.

15/03/2023

Cute little Eastern Brown Snake (Pseudonaja textilis)

Hiding in a bedroom closet in Upper Kedron yesterday. Wouldn't be more than a couple of months old if that.
Once hatched, their immediate instinctual task is to disperse and not be eaten by a bird, frog, lizard etc... (even their own siblings yes, they're cannibalistic and wouldn't think twice about eating eachother. Very few actually make it to adulthood, hopefully this little dude will stay out of trouble.
Thanks to Casey from Snake Catcher for trusting me with this one.

26/12/2022

Anyone in my circle, please keep an eye out.

27/11/2022

I challenge all my snake catching circle to contribute to this, even those who don't like me.
Lets see who steps up to prove their commitment to conservation and not just wear the badge. Big players in the industry, I'm especially reaching out to you. Let's help Chantelle 'Chilli' Derez get to where she needs to be so we and our critters can all benefit from the findings of her study. This has been 4 yrs in the making and the most intense to date costing Chilli a fortune. Now, the only unexpected hurdle left is to raise enough funds to get her there. I'm kicking it off with the first booking. Peace out.

https://www.facebook.com/633527531/posts/10159449546812532/?mibextid=Nif5oz

Opportunity for cuddles with a crocodile!!

(and help support me to present at Australasian Wildlife Management Society conference!!)

In December I will be presenting results from my first chapter, the opinions of reptile operators in Australia, at AWMS in New Zealand. AWMS is a gathering of scientists, government and NGO’s to discuss wildlife management in Australia and other locations. The costs of attending the AWMS conference is conference registration ($560), airfares ($1980), accommodation ($625) plus transport to/from the airport.

To make this trip happen, I am offering cuddle sessions with our freshwater crocodile Rango, for $200 for people located within Brisbane and Logan. If you are further away, please get in touch. My husband and I own Reptile Awareness Displays of Australia - RADOA which Rango is a part of. We conduct primarily venomous snake education and awareness.

What you will get for $200
- I will travel to your location with Rango (within Brisbane/Logan)
- 45 minutes for up to 4 people including:
- 15 minutes talk on crocodile biology and current threats
- 30 minutes handling and the opportunity to take as many photos as you want
- The generosity of helping me to get to AWMS to promote concerns by people like you regarding the reptile relocation industry to government officials

There will be a limited number of sessions available and will occur after the 15th of December. Please send a message through the message button on the Brisbane Python Project page or Reptile Awareness Displays of Australia if you would like to book.

https://www.facebook.com/BrisbanePythonProject
https://www.facebook.com/ReptileAwarenessDisplaysofAustralia

Rango is my study buddy and often joins me in the office while I am working!

15/10/2022

I love my job