~Rumour~ Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) Nic I know one snake catcher located at Box Hill you may be able to call, send me a PM I will give you his number if you still need one. SES and RFS will only attend if they have a qualified snake cathcher in their crew. Fire & Rescue will attend if it is in the house. If it does ever get in the house etc call 000 rather than individual stations. Edited January 12, 2013 by ~Rumour~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic.B Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 SES and RFS would be unlikely to have any staff available. Nic did you try the local police station? Depends who is on shift but they also have trained snake handlers on staff. I agree, they are all so busy and seriously this is the last thing they need to worry about. The Police gave me the 1300 number which I called. I am waiting for the National parks people to call back, RFS put me onto them. They are all volunteers and do an amazing job. It will be fine, it is just freaking me out as this snake keeps coming back to the house and I have to assume it is either after something (water, food etc) or it already lives close to the house. The idea of living close to the house seriously freaks me out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic.B Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Did you try Rob at Sydney Snake Catchers? Yes, we spoke at length and Rob is such an amazing fellow though I am still stuck with this snake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Let it in the house and then call, they'll be there in a second :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 You also may need to consider it may have been living there for a long time, years even, and that the current weather conditions are just making it move in areas it doesn't usually and so it's more visible. I also think snake is just trying to come 'home' ..and would have been living there some time. <br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247);"> plus you guys have been away with your dad, etc .. and now you're back, snake is all confused/upset. RBB are one of my favourites, being so slow to defensive behaviour ......wish we had more of them instead of browns .. That said .. snakes & dogs & humans sharing a home is not good at all , and I so hope you can get some help without injury to anyone .).incl the RBB who has been keeping your property vermin free ) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Pity you cant send it to the neighbours place. They'd probably just kill it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Get a long handled shovel and dispose of it. Just make sure you get it right up near the head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 nic B .. please don't try & kill it ... your nerves are frayed enough , and dealing with snakes is best done when cool calm and collected ..... there is too much at risk . Breathe , and just observe where it goes for now ...the more you try & side track it , the more defensive it will feel... Please be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Apparently feliway keeps snakes away, they hate the odor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Lol good luck with WIRES. Last 2 times I called then For a snake I was told to leave it alone it will move on and that they will only come out if Injured... I also had a huge bluey in my yard kaos was trying to kill. Being pregnant and huge I was unable to get in there fast enough to catch him. They told me to pretty much get over it and grab him or let him be. I ended up having to get a workmate to come help. Won't be calling or donating to wires in a hurry again It is tough with WIRES and snakes as sometimes there aren't any available volunteers in the area to help, but if you say that the snake has been there for days and keeps coming back and you know where it is, they will come. Some locations have several very good snake handlers who will go check out all snake calls and some locations don't have as many. Nope. All times they were not interested. All times I knew where the snake and lizard were and it wasn't a "I'm sorry we are flat out" or we have no one to help, it was a flat out no . Leave it alone and they won't help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 1357964203[/url]' post='6085080']Get a long handled shovel and dispose of it. Just make sure you get it right up near the head That's right, and risk being bitten, well done. Have you got a snake catcher yet? I can post on the forum I'm on and someone will come out, or will know of someone to ring. RBB are beautiful snakes, and besides, it's illegal to kill or injure wildlife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic.B Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 1357964203[/url]' post='6085080']Get a long handled shovel and dispose of it. Just make sure you get it right up near the head That's right, and risk being bitten, well done. Have you got a snake catcher yet? I can post on the forum I'm on and someone will come out, or will know of someone to ring. RBB are beautiful snakes, and besides, it's illegal to kill or injure wildlife. If you can get someone to come out I will be so very greatful Caz. I do not want to kill anything though OMG. Seriously if it was only the STUPID snake I had deal with that would be fine. I have so many other things going on atm. That is my own/family stuff and the snake is not at fault though FAR OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just want the snake gone as HONESTLY I am not able to manage anything else atm. I have to leave for my Dads memorial service on the CC on monday. I have spent all day trying to moove the stupid thing away from the house yard but no it comes back in! I have spent the rest of the day trying to snake proof (safely) the areas it is heading toward. It is 45 at least here and I have spent hours trying to do something other than killing the bloody thing. I will be outside for endless hours yet. Sorry to vent, though SHIT! I have called every possible person and at this stage I think a shovel will ease my mind until I get back onto my feet and at least my dogs and kids will be safe, even if only for a little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara and Sam Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I heard once that Napthalene deters snakes ? Nic you are braver than me as I dont think I would still be there I would have stayed inside house I hope you get it sorted out soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I had a large copperhead close to my kitchen door a few years back. I called a friend to come round, just in case I got bitten. I got a large plastic bucket with a lid, I put on my long gum boots, big leather gauntlets and got some long handled barbeque tongs. I just picked the snake up and put it in the bucket and plonked the lid on. Then I took it up the road to the national park and let it go. I dont suppose you could do something like that could you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezy Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 have u tried sydney wildlife 94134300 I used to care for them , they are a volanteer org, but IMO they try harder and often people called us after they gave up on wires or were ref by wires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) What are are you in Nic? Pm me if you like Just read where you are, so I've posted on the forum just know, hopefully I'll get a response soon. Edited January 12, 2013 by Cazablanca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajirin Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Always get browns and RBBs near the house this time of year. Browns definitely I leave them be and they do go away [but they do like to sun bake out by the front door so nearly step on them walking out]. RBBs tend to always come back, especially if there are frogs and small lizards hanging around near the house. Usually can shoo them away with a broom, if they're under the verandah in the small dog run. But, having said that always have the old saying going through my head. You more than likely won't lose your life to a RBB, but more than likely will lose a limb. Apparently their venom can cause severe necrosis. Had a brown hanging around the goat yard a week or so ago...but I have noticed there aren't as many rats down there now - they're doing their job :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Flying Furball Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Nic B it propbably feels like you are getting nowhere but you are working your way thru all the leads you are getting. Something will come thru. Just stay safe and keep all there safe for the time being. I can understand that when a snake seems to have a relenentless attraction to your house you are feeling unsafe. This is not forever and someone will be available. Just keep plugging away and avoid the backyard for now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Nic B it propbably feels like you are getting nowhere but you are working your way thru all the leads you are getting. Something will come thru. Just stay safe and keep all there safe for the time being. I can understand that when a snake seems to have a relenentless attraction to your house you are feeling unsafe. This is not forever and someone will be available. Just keep plugging away and avoid the backyard for now :) What she said. I'm terrified of snakes , I hope you can get someone there soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 (edited) Nic, can you PM me? I have someone who can help. Can you pm me your phone number, (landline) as I have someone who can help (he will call you first) and if necessary he will send one of his contacts in your area out. Edited January 12, 2013 by Cazablanca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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