Express Wildlife Rescue we provide a snake removal & relocation service for free.
If you find a snake in your home, please do not attempt to remove it yourself. Call one of our helpful team of volunteers and Andrea will travel to you & safely remove it for a donation.
Rescue Hotline - 0417 926 130
If you find a snake in your home, please do not attempt to remove it yourself. Call one of our helpful team of volunteers and Andrea will travel to you & safely remove it for a donation.
Rescue Hotline - 0417 926 130
Dugite
Species: Pseudonaja affinis
Dugite is a common name for the highly venomous,
Pseudonaja affinis, an Australian species which can inflict a fatal bite.
Dugites are colored grey, green or brown.
The colours vary widely between individuals and are an unreliable means of identifying species.
The most distinguishing characteristic is the shape of the head,
this is small compared to the neck, and grades imperceptibly into the body.
They can grow up to 2m long. Like other brown snakes,dugites are diurnal.
The female lays 10 to 20 eggs at a time.
Species: Pseudonaja affinis
Dugite is a common name for the highly venomous,
Pseudonaja affinis, an Australian species which can inflict a fatal bite.
Dugites are colored grey, green or brown.
The colours vary widely between individuals and are an unreliable means of identifying species.
The most distinguishing characteristic is the shape of the head,
this is small compared to the neck, and grades imperceptibly into the body.
They can grow up to 2m long. Like other brown snakes,dugites are diurnal.
The female lays 10 to 20 eggs at a time.
Tiger Snake
Species: Notechis scutatus
The Common tiger snake has a flat blunt head, slightly distinct from a robust body.
It has a body capable of being flattened along entire length when snake is agitated or basking.
Average length 0.9 m, maximum length 1.2 m but has been recorded at 2.0 m (or ~6.6 ft).
Highly variable in colour, with base colours of black, brown, grey olive, green
with lighter cross-bands usually of creamy yellow.
un-banded specimens are found. Scales appear like overlapping shields, especially around the neck.
Species: Notechis scutatus
The Common tiger snake has a flat blunt head, slightly distinct from a robust body.
It has a body capable of being flattened along entire length when snake is agitated or basking.
Average length 0.9 m, maximum length 1.2 m but has been recorded at 2.0 m (or ~6.6 ft).
Highly variable in colour, with base colours of black, brown, grey olive, green
with lighter cross-bands usually of creamy yellow.
un-banded specimens are found. Scales appear like overlapping shields, especially around the neck.
Some of our Rescues
Common Name: Black headed Python
Scientific Name: Aspidites melanocephalus
Removed from a house in the Wanneroo area,
These snakes are terrestrial and are often found in amongst rocks and loose debris. If disturbed, they will hiss loudly, but are unlikely to bite unless hunting prey. They will sometimes strike with a closed mouth, but generally can be handled easily. They are strong swimmers, but are almost never found inside water. They are non-venomous.
Scientific Name: Aspidites melanocephalus
Removed from a house in the Wanneroo area,
These snakes are terrestrial and are often found in amongst rocks and loose debris. If disturbed, they will hiss loudly, but are unlikely to bite unless hunting prey. They will sometimes strike with a closed mouth, but generally can be handled easily. They are strong swimmers, but are almost never found inside water. They are non-venomous.
Common Name: Carpet snake
Scientific Name: Morelia spilota imbricate
This snake was rescued with a broken jaw from a group of kids with a baseball bat.
The Carpet Python has become a treasured pet for many people. The South Western carpet python is a large snake that can reach up to 2.4 m. Like all the other species of carpet pythons across the country, the coloration varies considerably. Typically they are of brownish to a blackish appearance with patterns of brown, grey, and variants of both.
Scientific Name: Morelia spilota imbricate
This snake was rescued with a broken jaw from a group of kids with a baseball bat.
The Carpet Python has become a treasured pet for many people. The South Western carpet python is a large snake that can reach up to 2.4 m. Like all the other species of carpet pythons across the country, the coloration varies considerably. Typically they are of brownish to a blackish appearance with patterns of brown, grey, and variants of both.
First Aid for Snake bites
Do's
Call 000 for an Ambulance
Remain calm; remember most snake bites are not fatal.
Minimize movement if possible. If you are alone you may have to walk out for help.
If you are bitten on the arm or finger remove any rings, bracelets or watches.
Loosen any tight clothing in case of swelling.
Apply a pressure bandage to the bitten area. If the bite is to the trunk, head or neck, apply firm pressure to the bitten area.
If possible, lie down and keep the bitten extremity at body level. Raising it can cause venom to travel through the body quicker.
Holding it down, can increase swelling.
When possible arrange for transport to the nearest hospital emergency room,
where anti-venom for snakes common to the area will often be available and given if required.
Try to remember what type of snake has bitten you, or if you can take a photo, so you get the right anti-venom.
Don't s
NO aspirin or other pain relievers.
Do not try to suck the venom out of the wound
Do not apply a cold compress or ice on the bite. This can be potentially harmful.
Do not raise the wound above the heart. Raising it can cause venom to travel into the body. Holding it down, can increase swelling.
Do not wash the bite area - Australian recommendations for snake bite treatment strongly recommend against cleaning the wound.
Traces of venom left on the skin from the strike can be used in combination
with a snake bite detection kit to identify the species of snake.
This speeds determination of which anti-venom to administer in the emergency room.
Do not try and capture the snake.
If safe, you can try to take a photo