Snakes through the Centre

Snakes, last year we had a 6 footer slither past (within 2ft) us at one of the caravan parks in Kunnunarra. The weather was about 28 degrees.
Down near Albany (temp was about 12 C) we found another coiled up, we didn't hang around.
Previous years have come across a tree snake in Katherine and another whip snake in Kakado

My nephew said at that time of the year they are still poisonous LOL

I'm not sure why the dog's size is the issue?

Neither the dog nor the wildlife should be put in a position where they are at risk. If you can't keep both safe then perhaps you shouldn't take the dog.

Good possibility they will be starting to move about around then, we tend to see them a bit before rain, from memory mating season will be starting as well around that time.

Snakes have never concerned me, as for your dog you will just have to watch him.

Also research vitamin C as this saved a mates dog. He is inviolved with cane and during harvest they lose a lot of dogs around here. You have to inject the vitamin C into the soft tissue.

We have travelled the top end and the centre many times and have never had any trouble with snakes except for the odd 2 legged variety.
We travelled with a small dog for many years without problems.
We did see the odd snake but were cautious and kept the dog at bay.
So go for it and just be wary but not frightened.
Enjoy, Enjoy.


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We have seen a few snakes out and about up around here already, Mostly Red belly Blacks.

Cheers Kev

Terry,
Just the latter part of your trip may be effected by them, but follow the same rules you do in Tassie re reptiles mate, common sense should prevail.

As for the anonymous suggestion above, he obviously does not travel with a loved pet, and has little understanding of the care owners try to take with them, in particular when travelling.

You, your dog & the Minister of war & finance enjoy your trip, Colin.

I think in all our travels we have only seen a snake maybe 4 times, you never see them and they usually keep away from people.

Even when I have gone looking for them they are very hard to find.

Found evidence but no snakes.

Apart from the snakes you will also have to be very vigilant for 1080 Poison Baits, laid to control dingos, wild dogs etc. They are scattered throughout the pastoral areas. There are often NO warning signs and if your dog should ingest one, death is imminent. Slow and painful. Agonising to watch. Leave the dog at home where it will be safe.

First up I thank you all for your replies, both positive and negative

AnswerID: 378206 Submitted: Sunday, Aug 09, 2009 at 00:19
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I'm not sure why the dog's size is the issue?

Neither the dog nor the wildlife should be put in a position where they are at risk. If you can't keep both safe then perhaps you shouldn't take the dog.

We made the decision that this time we would take our pet with us rather than put her into a Boarding Kennel as we have done in previous cases.And as responsible Pet Owners we are aware that its going to put restrictions on us and create some small problems.And as such that is why we are aware of or finding out more on the possible risks or dangers that we are likely to encounter such as Snakes,Dingo's, wild dogs and poison baits
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Hope this is the image I wanted for the Little Furry Person in our family

I do thank all those that answered the question that I asked and added the information that I needed to know in ref to snakes. However the Oet snake may be of more interest to the Manager-es of War and finance's, not really into those myself
So thanks to all for your wise words of wisdom it looks like at this stage it will still be me , Manager-es of War and Finance's and the Little Furry Person in our family doing the trip in 2010
Terry

Gday,
You shouldnt have a drama around the centre that time of the year. Its only just strarting to warm up about then so they will be pretty slow if they are out.
I live in Alice and have always had a dog (usually two) and never had a problem.
Infact, In 20 years I know of one persons dog to have taken a bait and although Im sure it happens I dont know anyone whos dog has been biten by a snake.
I have staggerd around in the bush (usually bare foot) all hours of the day and night, any time of the year, and the only time I nearly got bitten, I was pi$$ed and trying to catch the bloody thing.
Also most people around here arent "dog haters" and will give you more up to date honest advice as you travel.
Basically.....dont let the wowsers spoil your trip.....just dont let your dog out of your sight, in long grass or pick anything up and you shouldnt have a trouble.

Cheers
Hairy

Again thanks for comments and advice. I knew that there would be snakes of what ever type about but was not sure as to what time of the year they would be moving about.
Have travelled up through the Red Centre before but then the road was sand 30 years ago dragging a 30Ft Viscount behind an OLD F-100 ute on my way to work at Tennant Creek.
Hairy (NT)
I must admit I had not thought of the CATTLE as being a problem. Hope she doesn't drag to many back to the camp sight of a night other wise I will have to dig holes all over the place to bury them As I looked in your profile and seen the picture of the dog, at times she does think that she is the same size as the one you have pictured.
They are a good dog used to have one myself before we got the minature version
Hope your still there next year Hairy as by the time I reach Alice the Pub will be looking good

we have had more grief from yappy, uncontrolled, pooing, smelly and even aggressive dogs
As to the above some animals are just like some so called humans
Thanks Terry

Kill all snakes - by choking on little dogs! LOL

Seriously I just wanna see if I can post is all, this seemes like a good way to test it.

Cheers

What sort type of snake is that? apart from being a very full / fat one
Terry