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annqldau Dec 27th 2007 3:13 pm
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Snakes in the grass... in fact just seen my second snake, which may have been the same snake, in the space of two weeks.

It's definitely active season for them at present.

Pic of last weeks attached, was unarmed today so was unable to get follow up photo to compare.

It would seem to be an Eastern Brown as not as narrow a neck as a Tipan.

Out of curiosity, and as I've now figured out how to do one on the new style expats site, I've attached a poll of how many expats have seen a snake since getting here.

cresta57 Dec 27th 2007 3:16 pm
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Originally Posted by annqldau (Post 5710907)
Out of curiosity, and as I've now figured out how to do one on the new style expats site, I've attached a poll of how many expats have seen a snake since getting here.
Not yet you haven't:confused:

annqldau Dec 27th 2007 3:17 pm
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Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 5710914)
Not yet you haven't:confused:
Just done it, was busy while you posted.

cresta57 Dec 27th 2007 3:20 pm
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Originally Posted by annqldau (Post 5710918)
Just done it, was busy while you posted.
Good on ya I still can't do one:confused:
I've seen a few so I'll go & vote:thumbup:

annqldau Dec 27th 2007 3:23 pm
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Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 5710931)
Good on ya I still can't do one:confused:
I've seen a few so I'll go & vote:thumbup:
Used to know but now I've only just figured it out this week as you can tell (seems you have to post the thread then go to edit then use thread tool on that blue bar to put it in, was a lot less hassle the old way when you just did the poll from the start).

I've seen 6 wild ones now total in 2 years, 4 of which were on our property.

Timber Floor Au Dec 27th 2007 3:24 pm
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http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ght=debs+snake

:)

biggy Dec 27th 2007 3:25 pm
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Have had 2 in the house and seen loads outside, we have more goannas than snakes...big dudes too...infact the whole bloody family

annqldau Dec 27th 2007 3:29 pm
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Originally Posted by biggy (Post 5710958)
Have had 2 in the house and seen loads outside, we have more goannas than snakes...big dudes too...infact the whole bloody family
Sure my friend has a lizard in her house, she calls it a gecko then says it the size of a beer bottle, far too big for a gecko.

Originally Posted by Timber Floor Au (Post 5710950)
:rofl: I have decided to use the Hoover in future.

Timber Floor Au Dec 27th 2007 3:32 pm
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Originally Posted by annqldau (Post 5710974)
Sure my friend has a lizard in her house, she calls it a gecko then says it the size of a beer bottle, far too big for a gecko.



:rofl: I have decided to use the Hoover in future.
pmsl !!! a suck job never hurt anyone ! :)

Hutch Dec 27th 2007 3:35 pm
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Three metre long red bellied black snake whilst out bush walking on the hill near here. I prodded it with a stick because I'm clever like that. :lol:

crystal23 Dec 27th 2007 3:42 pm
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Do dead ones count?:D

Timber Floor Au Dec 27th 2007 3:42 pm
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Originally Posted by Hutch (Post 5711003)
Three metre long red bellied black snake whilst out bush walking on the hill near here. I prodded it with a stick because I'm clever like that. :lol:
Not a good idea is it lol.. they are like a Glaswegian on a saturday night after you have taken his beer off him !!!

annqldau Dec 27th 2007 3:44 pm
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Originally Posted by crystal23 (Post 5711025)
Do dead ones count?:D
Yes, if you want them to.

Originally Posted by Hutch (Post 5711003)
Three metre long red bellied black snake whilst out bush walking on the hill near here. I prodded it with a stick because I'm clever like that. :lol:
Sounds like Hutch will be joining the dead snake soon.

Hutch Dec 27th 2007 3:44 pm
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Originally Posted by Timber Floor Au (Post 5711026)
Not a good idea is it lol.. they are like a Glaswegian on a saturday night after you have taken his beer off him !!!
lol - aye - funniest thing was, my mate was there poised with the camera to take a photo of it (hence the prodding stick) - but it moved so fast that we both shat ourselves and all you can see on the photo is this blur of greenery ... :D

annqldau Dec 27th 2007 3:47 pm
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Originally Posted by Hutch (Post 5711035)
lol - aye - funniest thing was, my mate was there poised with the camera to take a photo of it (hence the prodding stick) - but it moved so fast that we both shat ourselves and all you can see on the photo is this blur of greenery ... :D
Lucky boyos.

Possums Dec 27th 2007 4:29 pm
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theres quite a few tiger and copperheads round here at the moment.

232Bar Dec 27th 2007 4:44 pm
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Originally Posted by annqldau (Post 5710918)
Just done it, was busy while you posted.
And just when did you intend telling me about the one today????

232Bar Dec 27th 2007 4:45 pm
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Originally Posted by annqldau (Post 5710946)
Used to know but now I've only just figured it out this week as you can tell (seems you have to post the thread then go to edit then use thread tool on that blue bar to put it in, was a lot less hassle the old way when you just did the poll from the start).

I've seen 6 wild ones now total in 2 years, 4 of which were on our property.
FOUR!!!!! the red in garage, the one last week - todays...I count three there - what was number 4?

Estate agent notified on Monday - we're upping sticks :curse:

moneypenny20 Dec 27th 2007 5:00 pm
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Not seen one in two years unless you count one at Dreamworld being poked by a smart arse in a Khaki suit:lol:

Bix Dec 27th 2007 5:31 pm
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Not seen one yet but not complaining.

Streaks Dec 27th 2007 7:46 pm
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are absolutely free, go wild, go wild go wild in the country :osorry

Timber Floor Au Dec 27th 2007 8:03 pm
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Originally Posted by Streaks (Post 5711490)
are absolutely free, go wild, go wild go wild in the country :osorry
Great song.. remmeber it well !!

cresta57 Dec 27th 2007 11:01 pm
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Originally Posted by Timber Floor Au (Post 5711534)
Great song.. remmeber it well !!
Bow wow WOW! what a babe, loved the vid:thumbup:

Timber Floor Au Dec 28th 2007 1:35 am
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Fly Away Dec 28th 2007 1:38 am
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Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 5711999)
Bow wow WOW! what a babe, loved the vid:thumbup:
Wasn't Anabella just 14 when that record came out???:eek:

Timber Floor Au Dec 28th 2007 1:38 am
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Or the worlds best bouncy boob pop video !


Mel and Kim

cresta57 Dec 28th 2007 10:41 am
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Originally Posted by Fly Away (Post 5712326)
Wasn't Anabella just 14 when that record came out???:eek:
She certainly was & I was just 12 so no harm lusting after an older beauty eh;)

Fly Away Dec 28th 2007 10:47 am
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Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 5713901)
She certainly was & I was just 12 so no harm lusting after an older beauty eh;)
LOL. I was a bit worried then....:lol:

Sadly I know how old she was because she was the same age as me and I was dreadfully jealous of her at the time!

I've got the (one and only??) album, on vinyl. Haven't played it for years, wonder if it's stood the test of time?:ohmy:

chrispy Dec 28th 2007 3:12 pm
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Hi,
Found this in the pool a couple of days ago, not on your list of options, not sure if it is a snake or a legless lizard, (preferably the latter), anyone know? We live in the Perth Hills if that helps

annqldau Dec 28th 2007 6:16 pm
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Originally Posted by 232Bar (Post 5711186)
FOUR!!!!! the red in garage, the one last week - todays...I count three there - what was number 4?

Estate agent notified on Monday - we're upping sticks :curse:
The small one under the concrete lid of the washing machine drain cover about a year ago and you were informed at the time as most likely suspect was a tree snake due to greeny yellow colour.

annqldau Dec 28th 2007 6:24 pm
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Originally Posted by chrispy (Post 5714474)
Hi,
Found this in the pool a couple of days ago, not on your list of options, not sure if it is a snake or a legless lizard, (preferably the latter), anyone know? We live in the Perth Hills if that helps
I think you need to get over your legless lizard fantasy looks well and truly like a snake to me.

chrispy Dec 28th 2007 9:33 pm
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Originally Posted by annqldau (Post 5714716)
I think you need to get over your legless lizard fantasy looks well and truly like a snake to me.
rats... still could be of the harmless variety.. one thing, doesn't swim well. Found a massive centapede and a cicada today.. bit of a role, wander what will turn up next

cresta57 Dec 28th 2007 9:37 pm
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Originally Posted by chrispy (Post 5715231)
rats... still could be of the harmless variety.. one thing, doesn't swim well. Found a massive centapede and a cicada today.. bit of a role, wander what will turn up next
The black head & copper coloured body make it look like a Western Brown pretty venomous breed:eek:

The A Team Dec 28th 2007 9:48 pm
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Originally Posted by chrispy (Post 5715231)
rats... still could be of the harmless variety.. one thing, doesn't swim well. Found a massive centapede and a cicada today.. bit of a role, wander what will turn up next
possibly one of these Hooded Snakes?

http://members.iinet.net.au/~bush/ID_index.htm

chrispy Dec 28th 2007 9:48 pm
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Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 5715239)
The black head & copper coloured body make it look like a Western Brown pretty venomous breed:eek:
bugger... not good news.. funny thing, had just said the day before to the neighbours that i hadn't seen a snake yet, this keeps happening to me when i say something like that... i haven't seen a million pounds yet:)

cresta57 Dec 28th 2007 9:57 pm
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Originally Posted by chrispy (Post 5715269)
bugger... not good news.. funny thing, had just said the day before to the neighbours that i hadn't seen a snake yet, this keeps happening to me when i say something like that... i haven't seen a million pounds yet:)
Looking at the previous link it's a dead ringer for a Gould's Hooded Snake or a Goldfields Hooded Snake

The A Team Dec 28th 2007 10:01 pm
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Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 5715297)
Looking at the previous link it's a dead ringer for a Gould's Hooded Snake or a Goldfields Hooded Snake
Still potentially dangerous to children though :eek:

chrispy Dec 28th 2007 11:57 pm
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Originally Posted by cresta57 (Post 5715297)
Looking at the previous link it's a dead ringer for a Gould's Hooded Snake or a Goldfields Hooded Snake
Yup... it definitely looks that way, better that than a western brown or dugit... maybe i might be a bit more careful rummaging around in the undergrowth

annqldau Dec 29th 2007 11:06 pm
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Originally Posted by chrispy (Post 5715231)
rats... still could be of the harmless variety.. one thing, doesn't swim well. Found a massive centapede and a cicada today.. bit of a role, wander what will turn up next
This is Australia, as a result, there are very few snakes of the harmless variety...:rofl:.

Nathan84 Dec 29th 2007 11:17 pm
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I have never seen any snakes here in Melb since I came here (7 years now) nor have I seen any big spiders, insects etc. thought there would be loads when I moved over but have been quietly surprised that there hasn't been :p


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