Reptile handlers in Sydney have reported an astonishing rescue of over a hundred venomous snakes nestled within a mulch pile in a residential backyard. Cory Kerewaro from Reptile Relocation Sydney stated that the alarming discovery initially began with a single reported snake bite on a dog at the property. Upon arrival, Kerewaro's colleague uncovered a staggering 40 red-bellied black snakes, with some giving birth shortly thereafter.
More than a Hundred Venomous Snakes Discovered in Sydney Backyard
More than a Hundred Venomous Snakes Discovered in Sydney Backyard
In a shocking incident, a total of 102 venomous snakes, including 97 babies, were found in a Sydney yard, prompting immediate action from reptile experts.
The red-bellied black snake, one of Australia’s most common venomous species, has a notable absence of recorded human fatalities. The haul from the backyard—including five adults and 97 young snakes—is set to undergo quarantine before being released into a national park as temperatures cool down. Kerewaro remarked on the record nature of this retrieval, typically managing between five to 15 snakes on any given day, and shared his surprise upon receiving a frantic call from his colleague early into the rescue efforts.
Fortunately, the dog involved in the incident is reported to be "alive and well," after the encounter on Boxing Day. Female red-bellied black snakes tend to cluster together when ready to give birth, a behavior that may serve as protection from predators. Such snakes are unique in their genus for bearing live young, as documented by the Australian Museum. While bites from this species can occasionally occur, they are rare and generally result in mild symptoms. Legally mandated to release snakes close to their capture site, handlers have been granted special permission to relocate these snakes to a more suitable national park that minimizes human interaction due to the unusual population found.
Fortunately, the dog involved in the incident is reported to be "alive and well," after the encounter on Boxing Day. Female red-bellied black snakes tend to cluster together when ready to give birth, a behavior that may serve as protection from predators. Such snakes are unique in their genus for bearing live young, as documented by the Australian Museum. While bites from this species can occasionally occur, they are rare and generally result in mild symptoms. Legally mandated to release snakes close to their capture site, handlers have been granted special permission to relocate these snakes to a more suitable national park that minimizes human interaction due to the unusual population found.
