With one reported sighting of a deadly Brown snake in Binalong Street, residents are warned that after a particularly dry winter, more of these creatures will be heading to town, looking for food and water.
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Lesley Waterhouse from Wires, said that Harden and Young no longer have snake catchers in town and residents need to be aware of the dangers.
“Snakes are usually passing through and will be gone within a few hours. Keeping your lawn short and yard free of debris will reduce the likelihood of snakes in your yard. If you stay well away from the snake it presents no immediate danger.” Ms Waterhouse said.
“However, If you find a snake in your house, please make sure all people, children and pets are moved into other rooms and kept away until the situation is resolved.”
“If you can safely do so, isolate the snake in the room you found it by closing the doors to the room and putting towels along the bottom of the doors. Call WIRES Rescue Line on 1300 094 737. Snakes are protected species, do not approach the snake or try to contain it yourself.”
For anyone interested in becoming a snake catcher, there will be a course offered in November. For more information, call Bill Waterhouse on 4846 1333.
