Snake Bites in Animals in the Illawarra
Along with BBQ, sunscreen and tourists, hot weather also brings out the snakes around the Illawarra.
There are a number of species that inhabit our part of the coast and escarpment, from non-venomous Diamond Pythons to the mildly venomous Golden Crown Snakes as well as some highly toxic individuals. While there are small pockets of Copperheads and Brown Snakes in the area, the majority of snake bite pets that we see have been bitten by the generally shy, Red Bellied Black Snake.