Snake Removal, Relocation and Reptile Rescue on the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne metro area.
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| Contact Name | Barry Goldsmith |
| Address | Mornington
Victoria 3931 |
| Phone | 03 5975 0481 | | Mobile | 0408 067 062 |
SERVICES
Snake Catcher Melbourne
Dangerous and deadly snakes caught and relocated humanely by experienced Government licenced wildlife controllers.
Here on on the Mornington Peninsula, between Frankston and Portsea and out to Flinders ,Crib Point and Hastings we have many beautiful environments, inhabited by various plants and animals not seen anywhere else in the world. In the Summer we answer many calls from people who have seen or trapped a snake or lizard. Where ever possible we try to release the animal within five kilometers of the capture site unless the snake or lizard is an obvious escapee pet or hitchhiker. Generally speaking I can go and locate the snake fairly quckly and take it away. If you ring me to remove a snake you will need to keep observing the animal untill I get there. It is very hard to find a snake once it has been disturbed and has moved along.- On the Mornington Peninsula, we mostly have copperheads and tiger snakes.
- In Frankston , Dromana ,Mt Martha ,Mcrae , Rosebud and Sorrento I have found healthy populations of tiger snakes.
- Portsea as well has produced some fine specimens.
- Around Hastings and Cranbourne we often get called out to the copperhead, which is most common between Someville and Balnarring.
- Towards Dandenong and beyond there is a good chance of encountering a red bellied black snake.
- These guys just want to get out of your way and are very inoffensive, unless provoked
- Because the colours vary so much with tiger snakes and copperheads they are quite often mistaken for black or brown snakes.
If you have seen a snake and you want it removed, you can ring me and I will come out to your property and take it away for you.
Just remember, once you lose sight of a snake it can be very difficult to locate it again.
If you live in an area where snakes are known to live, you must know what to do when you come across one.- First thing you need to know is the snake is not going to chase you so you need to be able to control any panicky feeling you have.
- You can stand perfectly still and you will be safe.
- Or you can just walk away from it.
What to do if bitten by a snake - First Aid will save your life.- First make it a priority to get the victim to the hospital.
- Do not wash the bite.You will wash away the venom left by the snake which can be used for identification.
- Try to keep the victim calm.
- Immobilize the bitten body limb (with a splint etc) and try to keep it below the heart.
- DO NOT
- wash the bite
- apply the 'cut and suck' techniques
- add ice, a tourniquet, alcohol or aspirin
- pour turpentine into the wound
- Wrap the limb in a pressure bandage to localize the venom.
- Only bring in the snake for identification if it is easily captured. Do not risk a second bite - because the snake may not have envenomated during the first bite (20 to 40 percent of all snake bites are "dry" bites).
- Finally, when at the hospital encourage them to call poison control for advice as many medical personnel do not have experience treating snake bites.
If you have any questions regarding anything to do with these animals, don't hesitate to ring us.
Even if you do not like snakes it is important to not harass or kill them. Snakes in Australia are listed as protected which makes it illegal for them to be killed, trapped, held in captivity, or traded without a permit.
I hope everyone that reads this will take the time to pass it along to others.
Snakes cant speak for themselves. This makes it important for those who do care to stand up and speak for those who cannot ! Be aware but not afraid. A snake does not want to hurt you and only sees you as a big predator.If you see a snake, just watch it ,and it will move away from you.
For snake catchers in your area please ring me and I will put you in touch with your closest controller.
Article from The Age
''Barry Goldsmith, also known as the Snake Man, is a wildlife controller and conservationist based in Melbourne Victoria. Barrys goal is to help snakes and reptiles and our environment by providing educational presentations, raising awareness of the issues that we face, standing up for animal rights, running conservation projects, and promoting wildlife and habitat preservation .
Barry also promotes the idea of co-existing peacefully with our less popular native friends. This will hopefully reduce the number of snakes directly killed by humans. On the Mornington Peninsula and around Melbourne Barry has been rescuing animals in his capacity as a licenced wildlife controller and carer for more than 20 years and has a lot of experience dealing with various animals in particular venomous snakes.
As well as running his own projects on conservation, Barry is also a member of Whomp , 'Wildlife Help on Mornington Peninsula', The Victorian Herpetological Society and dozens of other snake and wildlife groups, both online and off.
Being apart of these groups helps him to reach more people and spread the wildlife conservation message.''
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
For a list of snake catchers please ring myself for a number in your area.
Western and Northern suburbs can be serviced by Per
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http://www.snakerescue.com.au
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