During the warmer days of Spring snakes become more active as they leave their winter retreats in search of a mate and food.

🐍 If you are walking your dog in bushland or grassy areas, take care to walk in cleared areas only such as bush trails and pathways.
🐍 Keep your dog on a lead and wear long trousers and enclosed footwear.
🐍 Keep a lookout on the ground ahead of you where snakes may be sunning themselves.
🐍 Hungry snakes will be attracted to sheds and outbuildings where mice and rats breed in rubbish and under building materials such as corrugated iron sheets. Keep these areas free from debris and ensure that your pets do not have access.
If you suspect your pet has been bitten by a snake, or if you find your dog with a dead snake, you should get your pet into the car immediately and head straight to your vet clinic or your nearest emergency vet hospital.
It’s vital that they admit your dog for observation, as signs can take time and can result in sudden collapse and death. Call them once you are underway, and they will have everything ready to help your pet. ☎️