28/09/2026
🐍 Snakes are making their way into homes
💡Tips to reduce the risk
☀️ As the weather warms up, snakes may become more active and can occasionally enter homes in search of food, water or shelter.
Here are some simple ways to reduce the risk:
🔸 Keep doors and windows screened where possible, particularly those close to the ground.
🔸 Seal gaps and cracks around doors, windows, pipes and other potential entry points.
🔸 Keep grass and vegetation trimmed around your home, sheds and outdoor entertaining areas.
🔸 Remove piles of timber, building materials, rubbish and other clutter where snakes can shelter.
🔸 Keep rodents under control. Mice and rats can attract snakes, so secure pet food and rubbish and avoid leaving food scraps outside.
🔸 Keep gardens tidy and avoid dense vegetation immediately against the house.
🔸 Check garages, sheds and outdoor storage areas before reaching into dark or concealed spaces.
🔸 Keep pets away from suspected snakes and supervise them outdoors where snakes are known to occur.
🏠 If you see a snake inside
⛔️ Do not attempt to catch, corner or kill it. Keep people and pets away, close internal doors if you can do so safely, and contact a licensed snake catcher to relocate it.
📲 For all your snake removal needs contact Colac’s only Licensed Snake catcher on 0498-063-229
