Snakes and other Aussie lovables
May 3rd 2010, 3:28 am
#31
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Re: Snakes and other Aussie lovables
30 posts and no mention of scorpions!!
We had one hiding under the sofa in the lounge - the carpet cleaner had a bit of a scare when he moved the sofa
We had one hiding under the sofa in the lounge - the carpet cleaner had a bit of a scare when he moved the sofa
Sep 1st 2010, 1:16 am
#32
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Re: Snakes and other Aussie lovables
Ah, the first day of Spring... less than five months since I last encountered a snake in the back yard.... Met this slippery chap in the carport tonight. (About 2.5 metres long)
Sep 1st 2010, 8:28 pm
#33
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Re: Snakes and other Aussie lovables
You seem to be seeing a lot, 1 every 6 months, are you near bush?
Sep 1st 2010, 8:47 pm
#34
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Re: Snakes and other Aussie lovables
It'll be magpie season soon that always brings me great joy 
Sep 2nd 2010, 12:11 am
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Re: Snakes and other Aussie lovables
True, I don't mind the big one's that sidle up and greet you on the way to the car. It's the little biters that wriggle under your feet by the washing line and under the wheelie bin that I don't like. We are near a bit of bush but only about 20 minutes from the cbd.
Sep 2nd 2010, 12:13 am
#38
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Re: Snakes and other Aussie lovables
Yes, sticky eyes on the helmet worked for us some years back. Making friends with the magpies also helps. Felt a bit guilty the other day when the postman warned me about my resident magpie family which had swooped him. All they do to me is peck on the window when they want to come in!
Sep 2nd 2010, 1:36 am
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Re: Snakes and other Aussie lovables
Not at all. Can you pay for the flight?
I actually love snakes - they're beautiful. I've only seen three this year which was a bit disappointing. One brown, one red bellied black and one other that I am yet to ID. I like to photograph them and the more you learn about them, the better off you..and they, are.
I actually love snakes - they're beautiful. I've only seen three this year which was a bit disappointing. One brown, one red bellied black and one other that I am yet to ID. I like to photograph them and the more you learn about them, the better off you..and they, are.
Knowledge is power in this case. (Tiger snakes are gorgeous
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