Sydney suburbs are home to the most snakes in Australia. You can find the Diamond python, Eastern brown, Red-bellied black and Common tree snake.
Red-bellied black snake
Red-bellied black snakes are found throughout eastern Australia. They are not as dangerous as eastern brown snakes. Their venom contains neurotoxins, coagulants and myotoxins.
The snake is ovoviviparous, meaning that it gives birth to live young after 14 weeks of gestation. The females grow to about 88 cm in length and give birth to about eight to forty live young at a time.
Male red-bellied black snakes travel extensively looking for mates, and engage in combat with rival males. In battle, a male will hook his own neck to the neck of a rival.
The venom of the red-bellied black snake is quite dangerous, but it is not a lethal threat. It only delivers a serious bite when severely provoked.
A red-bellied black snake can hide in many places in its habitat. They can stay in water for up to twenty-three minutes, if necessary.
They forage for a variety of foods, including mice and frogs. They often live near swamps and dams. If disturbed, they will seek out human habitation to avoid being attacked.
Common tree snake
The Common tree snake is a non-confrontational species of lizard. It is found throughout Sydney. They live in woodland, grasslands, and rock outcrops.
The common tree snake is a rear-fanged colubrid, meaning that it has two fangs. These fangs are grooved on the back of the mouth. This allows them to kill by constriction. As their name suggests, they are also climbers. Some specimens may produce a horrible odour. Their main diet is small mammals and reptiles.
They are usually found in rock crevices, but they are also seen under leaf litter and in abandoned buildings. They can camouflage themselves by blending into the foliage.
A wide range of colors can be seen in this species. They may be pale yellow to vibrant green. Sometimes they may have blue or yellow spots between their scales.
The Green Tree Snake is a relatively small snake. It can be found in nearly all parts of Australia. In Sydney it is mainly found in hilly, rocky areas.
Diamond python
Diamond pythons are one of the largest snake species in the Sydney area. They are non-venomous and are found in coastal and bushland areas around New South Wales. They are generally harmless to humans, although they can inflict painful bites.
They are nocturnal creatures. Males usually travel up to 500 metres a day, following the scent trail of a female. During the breeding season, the female Diamond Python will curl around the eggs to keep them warm. The eggs are then wrapped in protective coils to keep them safe.
Diamond pythons are primarily found in bushland and in National Parks. Their home range is between 45 and 20 hectares. However, they also have been known to live in homes.
Diamond pythons often take up residence in roof cavities. These are the ideal places for females to wait for mates to arrive.
Diamond pythons feed on warm-blooded animals such as rats, mice and birds. They may also take on bigger animals such as bandicoots. They are a popular ambush predator, and their squeezing technique kills their prey.
Eastern brown
Eastern brown snakes (Ophiophagus abyssalis) are one of the most venomous and deadly species of snakes in the world. They are widely found in the Australian continent, from Malanda in far north Queensland to New South Wales. Despite their name, they are not true abysses.
The Eastern Brown Snake is a carnivore, which feeds on small rodents, feral rabbits, and sometimes other snakes. It is a common species of snake in many regions, including the southeastern coast of Queensland.
These snakes are very aggressive and can be difficult to catch. A venomous eastern brown snake can produce enough venom to kill a human, and can cause dizziness, nausea, and other symptoms.
They are primarily found in the Sydney region, but can be found in other regions in Australia as well. Their diet mainly consists of House mice, introduced rabbits, and other rodents.
During the breeding season, female Eastern Brown Snakes lay eggs in the late spring to early summer. Females lay up to 40 eggs.
