https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/404-error daily 0.75 2019-04-17 https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/home-1 daily 1.0 2020-12-01 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5cb43a9f53450a9de1a18792/1555622577975/Coastal+carpet+python%2C+bright+grey+markings Murwillumbah Snake Catchers - what should you do? Stay calm. Calm person - calm snake. Stay away from the snake (this includes kids, significant others and pets). If the snake feels threatened it may attempt to flee or take defensive action. 95% of people who have been bitten have been trying to interact with the snake. Call us. Try to keep the snake in sight or at least contained to a room, so we have a fighting chance of finding it when we arrive. Snakes are escape artists. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5cb6deb34192026267a5664d/1555489655354/tweed-shire.jpg Murwillumbah Snake Catchers - Murwillumbah Snake Catchers - Professional Snake and Reptile Removal and relocation for the tweed shire Including Banora Point, Burringbar, Cabarita, Casurina, Chillingham, Chindera, Crystal Creek, Fingal, Kingscliff, Mooball, Murwillumbah, Nunderi, Pottsville, Stokers Siding, Terranora, Tumbulgum, Tweed Heads, Tyalgum, Uki and everywhere in between. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce0d1147c744f0001897ac7/1558237469584/green+tree+snake.JPG Murwillumbah Snake Catchers - what will we do? Give you advice and a quote for our service over the phone. If you can send a picture of the snake we will try to identify it. Be there as soon as we can. Catch the snake if possible and relocate it to a suitable environment. Take an injured snake into care with TVWC. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce0d00fb43da20001ff2b1b/1558252317144/eastern-brown-capture.JPG Murwillumbah Snake Catchers https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/first-aid daily 0.75 2019-05-19 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce0b35b88a0fe0001d8cdbd/1558229913074/bandages.JPG First Aid for People https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce0b5bc5c9d510001050b7a/1558230471926/snakebite+stretch+bandage+relaxed.JPG First Aid for People https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce0ba1ece22aa0001b72839/1558231591703/green_tree_snake.JPG First Aid for People - if bitten on the head or torso Apply a pressure bandage over the bite site. Keep the victim calm and limit movement. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5cdfdf53a5f36b0001028c6e/1558176470592/eastern_brown+%282%29.JPG First Aid for People - When to Apply First Aid The most dangerous snake is the one that just bit you. Unless you know the snake was harmless, treat all snakebites as if venom has been injected. Apply first aid (see below) and call 000. Children claiming to have been bitten must be taken seriously. An eastern brown snakebite can appear as a scratch and have no pain or swelling at the bite site. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce0bb11b6e1970001364da8/1558231835143/compression_bandage_over_leg.JPG First Aid for People - if bitten on a limb Apply Pressure Bandage Immobilisation (PBI) to the affected limb. There are two aspects to PBI: The pressure bandage compresses the lymphatic system to slow venom progress to a lymph node and hence into the blood system; Immobilisation inhibits muscle movement which would otherwise assist the progress of venom through the lymphatic system. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce0b5e860b1030001e6819e/1558230512628/snakebite+stretch+bandage+correct+tension.JPG First Aid for People https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce0bce0ce22aa0001b73cc6/1558232314225/compressio_bandage_over_bite_site.JPG First Aid for People - snakebite first aid The first responder should carry out the following protocol as recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council: DRSABCD Danger – Response – Send for help – Airway – Breathing – CPR – Defibrillation. Lie the patient down and remove all jewelry. It is important that the patient remains calm and still. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce0b2640f06d30001fccf30/1558229617364/splint_leg.JPG First Aid for People Apply a wide bandage firmly over the bite site. Starting at the fingers or toes, apply a second pressure bandage around the limb, working upwards as high as possible (over clothing is fine). The bandage should be tight enough to barely allow a fingertip to slightly raise the edge, but not so tight as to affect circulation. The bandage may remain on for hours. Mark the bandage with a pen over the bite site to assist hospital staff. To help immobilise the limb, apply a splint that will keep the limb stationary. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce1ddc628ec6600017e5eca/1558306250782/e_b.JPG First Aid for People https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/first-aid-pets daily 0.75 2019-05-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5cdd3d27b208fcb950690d5d/1558138868405/Pet+snakebite+first+aid.jpg First Aid for Pets - In a Nutshell… Remain calm. Keep your pet still – carry it to your car if possible. Go directly to the nearest veterinary clinic, even if your pet is not showing any obvious symptoms. The vet can test for envenomation. Prognosis is good with timely antivenom treatment. Do not wait for symptoms to appear. Do not apply a tourniquet, interfere with the bite site (including sucking or cutting the wound), or apply ice or cold packs. Do not attempt to capture or kill the snake. A photo or description will help. First responders are often bitten while attempting to capture the snake, adding to the problem rather than helping. Blood and urine testing will determine if snake venom has been injected and the species of snake responsible. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce1df0a76d11a00013fd288/1558306595534/Fred+2.jpg First Aid for Pets https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/links daily 0.75 2019-05-19 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce1d424306d590001cd26d3/1558304039939/TVWC.jpg Links - tweed valley wildlife carers (tvwc) TVWC is a not-for-profit group, run by trained volunteers who spend many hours helping rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured fauna using methods and knowledge gained from many years of experience in the field. TVWC operates throughout the Tweed Shire. Murwillumbah Snake Catchers will rescue any injured reptiles free of charge and take them into care under the auspices of TVWC. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce1dc793fdc1e00014e2381/1558306052103/Sue+facebook.jpg Links - Reptile Relocation Sue Johnson owns and operates Reptile Relocation - a professional snake catching business licensed through NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, covering the Tweed and Byron Shires. Sue is a very experienced wildlife carer and runs snake and reptile training courses for TVWC. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce1dfc060b1030001ef8b99/1558306783360/Tyalgum_carpet_python.JPG Links https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/coastal-carpet-python daily 0.75 2020-01-25 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce20b2d62f60d0001c98b5c/1561264845588/carpet-snake.JPG Coastal Carpet Python https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5cf4e5be1eb5170001d904b3/1561264845591/thermal_pits.JPG Coastal Carpet Python Thermal pits showing along lips https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce20abfc61c1200017f6715/1561264845597/diamond.jpg Coastal Carpet Python Diamond Python https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce2088e2a36f40001af2305/1561264845594/brown_carpet.JPG Coastal Carpet Python Coastal Carpet Python in less common (for the Tweed) brown markings https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce20727b43da2000108dd43/1561264845584/Tyalgum_carpet_python.JPG Coastal Carpet Python https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/brown-tree-snake daily 0.75 2019-06-26 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5cfb2ffcc81db800016abaaf/1561528773843/juv_1.JPG Brown Tree Snake Juvenile Brown Tree Snakes are quick to form a defensive ‘S’ and follow up with a big open mouth lunge if they feel threatened; all bluff but effective nonetheless. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce228120f06d30001087e21/1561528773839/BTS2.JPG Brown Tree Snake Adult being released into the bush. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5cfb30a45c747a0001dc9a39/1561528773834/juvenile_brown_tree_snake.JPG Brown Tree Snake Note the large eyes and the impossibly large tongue given the size of the head. A 6 month old snake strikes a defensive pose. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5d11e7fec4e1380001ec63f5/1561528773830/bt_1.JPG Brown Tree Snake https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/eastern-brown-snake daily 0.75 2019-06-26 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5cf4df5e852086000113fcc2/1559551841088/EB+juvenile.JPG Eastern Brown Snake Juvenile (about 5 months old) showing classic dark markings on head and neck. No further bands on this individual. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce284036422980001eb5977/1558348814137/e_b.JPG Eastern Brown Snake https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5ce284b8dc364f00010094ea/1558348989479/eastern_brown+%282%29.JPG Eastern Brown Snake https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/green-tree-snake daily 0.75 2019-06-26 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5cf4e2b6f5943400019b52a5/1559552700267/green_cruising.JPG Green Tree Snake https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5cf4e3c4e7967500010fcbca/1559552984708/tasting_the_air.JPG Green Tree Snake Tasting the air https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5cf4e32ac8a55a00019d2d73/1559552817886/green_parasites.JPG Green Tree Snake Lumps are parasitic thread-worms living just beneath the skin https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5cf4e2e00c43a60001da25e9/1559552742060/green_defensive_2.JPG Green Tree Snake Blue skin showing between scales as light coloured flecks on body https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5cf4e48c4228160001a7ebde/1559553176394/green_defensive_1.JPG Green Tree Snake https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/redbellied-black-snake daily 0.75 2019-07-04 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5d0f032917e3300001e19424/1561448352668/rbbs_2.JPG Red-bellied Black Snake https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5d0f037e321ce60001e93370/1561448352672/rbbs_4.JPG Red-bellied Black Snake Note brown nose and flared neck https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5d0f03da3bd0a20001734521/1561448352676/rbbs_5.JPG Red-bellied Black Snake Glossy black scales with red lower ventral markings https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5d0f0349b3f1e70001482a8c/1561448352662/rbbs_1.JPG Red-bellied Black Snake https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/eastern-smalleyed-snake daily 0.75 2019-06-26 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5d11d1914836d100017a430c/1571551377076/Small-eyed_2.JPG Eastern Small-eyed Snake Note the red underside that often leads to mis-identification as a Red-bellied Black Snake https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5d11d0585fe5ca00011af002/1571551377074/Small-eyed_1.JPG Eastern Small-eyed Snake Glossy black scales over the entire upper body and head. This snake was found in a wall cavity of a garage at ground level. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5d11d0023ebabf0001e3a4eb/1571551377071/Small-eyed_4.JPG Eastern Small-eyed Snake https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5d11d163a3b00d0001f3c3b1/1571551377069/Small-eyed_3.JPG Eastern Small-eyed Snake https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/keelback-snake daily 0.75 2020-01-19 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5e23e5f55dfafe47d360dc14/1579410951443/Keel_frog_2.JPG Keelback Snake The raised lines or keels running lengthwise along the snake give rise to it’s name. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5d130a8a85837b0001d39d9f/1561529243891/Keel_4.JPG Keelback Snake Great shot of the head showing the loreal scale (unique to non-venomous snakes) the upturned mouth that looks like it’s smiling, and the dark lines between the scales on the upper lip. The Rough-scaled Snake doesn’t have a loreal scale, the mouth is flatter and there are no dark lines between the scales on the upper lip. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5d1309fb64fba80001afc225/1561528837827/Keel_3.JPG Keelback Snake https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5d130e0a4ef7350001e43708/1561529880002/Keel_2.JPG Keelback Snake https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/stephens-banded-snake daily 0.75 2019-10-20 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5dabf933c7261d25b381e957/1571552074339/SBS1.JPG Stephens' Banded Snake https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5dabfa6fb11ecf3bce2a3e23/1571552074343/SBS3.JPG Stephens' Banded Snake Check the identification of your snake before picking up!! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5dabf9f608ba722825d876e5/1571552074341/SBS2.JPG Stephens' Banded Snake Note the broad arrow shaped head. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5dd8495afde115351214c5fe/1574455651812/Stephens+Banded+1.JPG Stephens' Banded Snake https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/goldencrowned-snake daily 0.75 2019-10-20 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5dabfcae611aac6dfa85f948/1571552442961/Ventral.JPG Golden-crowned Snake Orange under belly with line of black triangles down the centre. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5dabfc48b11ecf3bce2a4daf/1571552344184/GCS2.JPG Golden-crowned Snake Distinctive head markings of the Golden-crowned Snake. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5dabfb81bcfe0c53d051f377/1571552138671/GCS3.JPG Golden-crowned Snake https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5dd848b4f2b08d55bbad820e/1574455503009/GCS1.JPG Golden-crowned Snake https://murwillumbahsnakecatchers.com.au/yellowfaced-whipsnake-1 daily 0.75 2019-11-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5dd8478a3be59c240ec8fbec/1574455198986/whip+2.JPG Yellow-faced Whipsnake Close up of the head showing the large eye with distinctive black marking in the shape of a comma. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5dd847aac90bca41d71939e5/1574455227992/whip+1.JPG Yellow-faced Whipsnake A long thin body with copper colouring on top, especially in the front third of the body. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5dd84759f2b08d55bbad5177/1574455156348/Yellow-faced+Whipsnake.JPG Yellow-faced Whipsnake https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb31d67b2cf790d7123642c/t/5dd8465cfde115351214518f/1574454896187/whip+1.JPG Yellow-faced Whipsnake