In the rain, snakes are known to try and find cover and have been located in schools, houses or home gutters and pipes. Damanschke said looking at snakes from a distance is safe, if they aren't in the home, but issued a reminder to keep children clear.
The combination of warm weather, rain, and clouds will result in the snakes being more active. The more active they are the more they need to find food, hence they will be looking for an easy source. Snakes just love amphibians, rats and mice.
Some snakes such as eastern brown snakes are active during the day, others prefer to hunt in the evening, while some species are more active at night during the hotter months.
What months are snakes most active in Australia? Snakes are most active during snake season, which typically begins around September and runs until April.
Because snakes require a stable temperature to regulate their bodies, snakes spend the winter underground to keep their bodies at around 25 degrees. When the weather is colder, snakes will burrow in the ground or sleep under a log and emerge only to eat, drink or metabolise.
South Australia
Most of the venomous tend to be in this area. This is because it receives large amounts of sun but at the same time allows for enough cover for protection. The Tiger snake is a species that represent South Australia.
While they can be out any time, rattlesnakes are most active in the morning and from dusk into the night. They hunt mice and rodents in darkness because they can sense body heat with special organs on their face.
Most bites occur between the months of April and October when snakes and humans are most active outdoors.
The Coastal Taipan is often regarded as the most dangerous snake in Australia. They are extremely nervous and alert snakes, and any movement near them is likely to trigger an attack.
Snakes like to warm their bodies in the sunshine. Hiking in the evening or early in the morning helps you avoid their favorite part of the day. Wear appropriate clothing, especially hiking boots with a higher top (there are even snake chaps if you really want to put on some armor but I think they are overkill!)
Natural repellents including sulfur, clove and cinnamon oil, and vinegar may help repel snakes. Pour these substances around the perimeter of your property, any place you have noticed snake activity.
Temperatures above 90 degrees Farenheit will cause an snake to overheat and could result in a fever that it can't control. Exposure to temperatures above 95 degrees Farenheit can kill a snake in minutes.
No state is “free” of snakes. But Tasmania does only have three species: Tiger, Lowland Copperhead and White-lipped, the mainland has over 140. All three Tasmanian species are capable of injecting venom, although the venom of the White-lipped snake has never been recorded as causing death to a human.
Don't panic. Back away to a safe distance and allow the snake to move away. Snakes often want to escape when disturbed. Remember, all native wildlife, including snakes, is protected.
Prof Richard Kingsford, a river ecologist and conservation biologist from the University of New South Wales, said water would flush out animals who have “set up homes in the cracks and burrows”. “They're in escape mode,” he said. “They'll climb up trees, they'll go wherever they can. A lot will die.
Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)
The 'death' in this snake's name is not a bluff – the common death adder can deliver the fastest strike among all venomous snakes recorded in Australia. It is capable of causing human death within six hours after a bite.
We repeat, move away from the snake. That means don't walk up to it, poke it with a stick, try to pick it up, etc. We recommend retreating a safe distance away but keeping an eye on the snake. If you can, use your camera or smartphone's zoom to snap a quick picture of the snake.
Never try to catch or kill a snake yourself. This is when most bites happen. Remember that even little snakes can be dangerous. Baby brown snakes have venom from the time they hatch.
Snakes become inactive when the temperature slowly drops below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The keyword is slowly, when the temperature suddenly drops to below freezing, this can be deadly. Typically snakes will slow down and enter brumation starting September to December.
Wear over-the-ankle boots, thick socks and long loose pants, especially when venturing off of heavily used trails. Tap ahead of you with a walking stick before entering an area where you can't see your feet. Snakes will try to avoid you if given enough warning.
Unless they perceive a danger, they will not attack. You can try to pick up the snake by its tail and hold it as far away from you as you can if you are certain that it is a nonvenomous species, but most people prefer to carefully remove the animal by scooping it up with a shovel or rake, very gently and slowly.
What Smell Do Snakes Hate? Strong and disrupting smells like sulfur, vinegar, cinnamon, smoke and spice, and foul, bitter, and ammonia-like scents are usually the most common and effective smells against snakes since they have a strong negative reaction to them.
Around your home, they'll seek out shady or dark places where they can rest and cool down. Snakes also tend to look for humid areas where they can stay hydrated.
As a general rule, if a snake has a safe place to hide, plenty of food, a good place to bask, and an occasional member of the opposite sex, they'll stay where they are forever.