Dugite caught today in a residential area

[glennlcasey]

Got a call today that a dugite was at a persons house up in the hills. shots were taken after capture and during release.

In the bag about 6ft down


close up showing speckling


release from the bag


heading off into the grass snake is approximately 4ft  6inches long


Spot the snake. Headed off under a bush then stopped in a gap to keep an eye on me


Checking out its new home


Quick edit i did,


Hope you enjoyed

[Fozzer]

...scary.... :o....>>>>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dugite

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Its venom is potentially one of the most lethal in the world, causing coagulopathic and procoagulant effects
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Quote:
Dugites are protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 and to kill or injure one attracts a fine of up to AUD$4000.
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Me?.....I would fry it for Lunch...... ...!

Paul....not too fond of Snakes and Rodents... ..!

[glennlcasey]

lol good one fozzer, i tell that joke to my clients when they ask me what i do with them....

He was quite fine with me near him. When i arrived at the house, it was sitting in the corner of the yard sniffing out a gate. i closed to within 2metres of him no worries, and them placed my bag in the way, while gently tapping him with my stick, he went straight in, all done within 30seconds.

[Fozzer]

lol good one fozzer, i tell that joke to my clients when they ask me what i do with them....

He was quite fine with me near him. When i arrived at the house, it was sitting in the corner of the yard sniffing out a gate. i closed to within 2metres of him no worries, and them placed my bag in the way, while gently tapping him with my stick, he went straight in, all done within 30seconds.

...what did it taste like?... ... ....!

Paul... ... ... ...!

[glennlcasey]

chicken

[Mitch.]

Great capture Glenn, didn't realise they were protected, killing one can attract a fine upto $4000.

Thank goodnes I've only encountered one snake in my life time, a red bellied black snake. Luckily, he was more scared of me than I was of him, as is always the case with snakes.

[Fozzer]

Great capture Glenn, didn't realise they were protected, killing one can attract a fine upto $4000. :o

Thank goodnes I've only encountered one snake in my life time, a red bellied black snake. Luckily, he was more scared of me than I was of him, as is always the case with snakes. ;)

...unless you accidentally step on them...then look-out!... :o...!

Fortunately, for us, we only have one dangerous venomous Snake...
...the Adder...>>>

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/Adder

Found basking in the Sun, amongst the Ferns in Wooded areas.
Must always be aware on them!... ...!

Paul... 8-)...!

Chicken?...must try it... ...!

[SubZer0]

the only venomous snake I've personally seen in the wild (in the back yard lol) is the coral snake.... and it was dead because my friend's kitten chased into the pool... lol

[BFMF]

Snakes......I hate snakes....


But seriously, how smart is it to have laws protecting one of the most poisonous creatures in the world? What exactly does it contribute to society?
What happens if one of those tries to attack you, and you kill it out of self defense?

[SubZer0]

Snakes......I hate snakes....


But seriously, how smart is it to have laws protecting one of the most poisonous creatures in the world? What exactly does it contribute to society?
What happens if one of those tries to attack you, and you kill it out of self defense?

I guess it makes us feel better about not having completely obliterated another species from the face of the planet

[BFMF]

Snakes......I hate snakes....


But seriously, how smart is it to have laws protecting one of the most poisonous creatures in the world? What exactly does it contribute to society?
What happens if one of those tries to attack you, and you kill it out of self defense?

I guess it makes us feel better about not having completely obliterated another species from the face of the planet

That is one species that I wouldn't feel guilty about sending into extinction....

[Fozzer]

Snakes......I hate snakes....


But seriously, how smart is it to have laws protecting one of the most poisonous creatures in the world? What exactly does it contribute to society?
What happens if one of those tries to attack you, and you kill it out of self defense?

I guess it makes us feel better about not having completely obliterated another species from the face of the planet

...and according to Glennicasey, it makes a tasty alternative to Chicken... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]...!

....that should keep them around for a while...... ...!

Paul... ...!

..although it may cost you $4,000 if caught eating one!... ...!