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AS the weather warms, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, or DEECA, officers are urging people to be cautious of snakes.<\/p>\n

On hotter days, snakes become active to mate and seek food, but a spokesperson said they\u2019re usually non-threatening if not disturbed.<\/p>\n

\u201cSnakes prefer to keep away from people,\u201d the DEECA spokesperson said. \u201cThey rely on external sources like the sun to give them energy.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost snake bites occur when people try to capture or kill them. Leave them alone and keep your pets away. (https:\/\/whatthefab.com\/<\/a>) <\/p>\n

\u201cSnakes are known to bite animals if they feel threatened. If your dog or cat encounters a snake, move your pet away or keep it on a lead while the snake is in the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you suspect your pet has been bitten, take it to a vet immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n

Community members are encouraged to keep animals away from snake-prone areas, control rodents and pests, and to stay calm, move away slowly, and call a licensed catcher or DEECA on 136 186 if they see a snake.<\/p>\n

Keep lawns tidy, and limit wood, rock, or scrap piles where snakes can hide. When walking through bushland, wear covered shoes, long pants, take first aid supplies, and a mobile phone.<\/p>\n

A statement from DEECA said, \u201cSnakes are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, and capturing, harming, or killing them is illegal.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

AS the weather warms, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, or DEECA, officers are urging people to be cautious of snakes. On hotter days, snakes become active to mate and seek food, but a spokesperson said they\u2019re usually non-threatening if not disturbed. \u201cSnakes prefer to keep away from people,\u201d the DEECA spokesperson said. \u201cThey […]<\/p>\n

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