So, Any Creepy Crawlies or Australian Bad Things at Camping?
In my post announcing I was going camping in Australia, I said I was “off into the wilds to live side by side with nature’s wildest beasts”. So, did I see any? The first sign of wildlife that I...
View ArticleScared of Australian Snakes and Spiders?
Many people would love to live in Australia and dream of moving here at some point. But also for many the fear of snakes and spiders in Australia may just be enough to put them off the idea. So what’s...
View ArticleSpring is Here, Birds are Singing…..
Geckoes are Chuck Chuck Chucking…. And the snakes are awaking. More of that in a minute. But first….. I usually like to post on Monday about something I did over the weekend. This weekend we went to...
View ArticleWhat Happens When a Snake Enters Your House?
Update: A Warning Do not try this at home! I have had several people contact me, including born and bred Aussies and one or two snake experts, and on reflection what I do in this video is really...
View ArticleAustralia’s Deadliest: The Top Five Countdown
They’d had it too easy for too long. It’s incredible to think that I’ve been writing for Australia and New Zealand magazine for four years now and up until this article I’d never really mentioned...
View ArticleTicks and Snakes in Australia: Welcome to Summer
I spoke to somebody on Sunday evening who explained that their dog “lost its bark” recently as if it had been to a cup final to cheer its team on and there was extra time. Turns out though that this...
View ArticlePreparing for Summer Part Three: Snake in the Loft!
We’ve been spending the last few weeks preparing for summer. Yes, every year as the weather warms up there are certain precautions that may not ‘need’ doing, but it’s a good idea if you do. So far...
View ArticleVenomous Eastern Brown Snake Under the Fridge
Almost 5 years ago I had a snake come into my house. Of course, the first thing I did was grab my video camera to record it all, you can see the video I made about it on my post called What Happens...
View ArticleA Very Large Snake Eats a Rather Big Fluffy Meal
If you took part in the Austrivia quiz I published in my post called How Much Do You Really Know About the Land Down Under, then you would know exactly how fast kangaroos can run. And believe me, it is...
View ArticleA Red-bellied Black Snake Scrounges a Lift
I’ve mentioned the red-bellied black snake a few times around this website, but I’ve never actually posted a photograph of one or spoke about them in any real detail. So let’s change that today. This...
View ArticleSnake Bite Season: Australia and UK Compared
Yes, really. I’ve had enough of comparing supermarket prices for fruit and veg, meat, fish and other stuff, let’s compare snake bite seasons. In just one weeks time it will be winter here in Australia....
View ArticleAn Australian Snake Attack Out Of Thin Air?
Life couldn’t be better, could it? Imagine the scene: You are relaxing by the Yarra River in Melbourne, enjoying a barbecue with loved ones. You spot a hawk circling nearby and you admire the powerful...
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