MOST Common South Gippsland Snakes

The tiger snake gets its name from its yellow and black cross-bands. They are known for their aggressive nature and are found often in Sth Gippsland and Bass Coast.  The most commonly seen is olive brown to blackish-brown, with cream to yellowish cross-bands.  

The Tiger snake is a dangerous aggressive snake particularly if challenged, its venom can easily kill an adult human if the correct first aid is not applied straight away.

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Lowland Copper-heads ( Autrelaps superbus) is a venomous snake found in south east Australia and Tasmania. This species of copperhead is found regularly in our area of south gippsland and bass coast. 

The Lowlands copper-head is a very shy and docile though it is still a dangerous snake with its venom, which can easily kill an adult human if the correct first aid is not applied straight away.

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The Blue tongue lizard or blotcblotched blue tongue skink (Tilqua migrolutea) can be found in most of your backyards, public walking trails and local parks. These guys can be easily recognised by their blue tongue although they are often misidentified as snakes. They are better left alone as if provoked can serve a nasty bite. They will put on a great defensive show by opening their mouth and showing off their vibrant blue tongue. 

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The lace monitor ( varanus varius ) also known as the tree goanna is also a local around our area although not as populated in some areas due to the removal of woodlands. Lace monitors will climb high in the trees if disturbed. 

Their diet consists of insects, other reptiles, small mammals, birds and dead carcasses. I have personally had call-outs for these guys in Lang lang, The Gurdies, Nyora and Koonwarra.

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