What does a brown snake look like in Australia?

The colour of the scales varies, but in general adult Eastern Brown Snakes are a uniform pale to dark brown above, although they may be black or even orange. The belly is cream, yellow or orange, with characteristic orange or dark grey blotches.

Are Australian brown snakes dangerous?

All are highly venomous; even the juveniles can administer deadly bites. The best-known species are the Eastern brown snake, Western brown snake and dugite, or spotted brown snake. Another Australian snake called the king brown snake is not a species of brown snake, despite its name.

What kind of snake is just brown?

Description: Brown snakes are small -– 6-13 in. (17-33 cm) -– snakes that are usually brown, but can be yellowish, reddish, or grayish-brown. They usually have two rows of dark spots, sometimes linked, along the back and a dark streak down the side of the head.

Where are brown snakes found in Australia?

Brown Snakes are widespread throughout the dry areas of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and south-eastern South Australia. In Victoria, Brown Snakes are found over most areas, excluding higher altitudes. Brown Snakes mate in spring, after males aggressively compete for a chance with a female.

Where is the brown snake from?

The brown treesnake is native to parts of Indonesia, the Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and Australia. The snake was first sighted on the island of Guam in the 1950s, probably after stowing away on cargo ships coming from New Guinea.

How do I get rid of brown snakes in my yard?

So what does actually work?

1. Remove shelter like piles of rubble, building materials and rock walls;
2. Keep grass short;
3. Create a clearing around the house;
4. Plant native trees that attract snake-eating birds like kookaburras;
5. Get rid of rodents;
6. Remove water sources like ponds and bromeliads;