Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take a reptile out of the wild to keep as a pet?
Answer: NO. It is highly illegal to just take a reptile out of the wild (even your own backyard) and keep it as a pet, unless you have a specific "reptile takers' license.
Is it really illegal to kill a snake?
Answer: YES, it is illegal to kill a snake unnecessarily and you could get a very large fine for doing so.
Will a snake chase me?
Answer: NO a snake will not chase you. If it feels threatened it may strike at you. Keep calm and step back slowly if you come across a snake and leave it alone.
Poison vs Venom - what is the difference?
Answer: Poison and Venom are very similar however the biggest difference is HOW it is enters your body. Poison is something that YOU ingest (eat/drink/absorb) whereas Venom comes from something that bites you. There are many different types of poison and many different types of venom, all having varying effects on your body.
Are all Australian snakes dangerous?
Answer: NO. Australia has many different snakes and many of them are perfectly harmless. All pythons are safe, non-venomous snakes.
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Answer: NO. It is highly illegal to just take a reptile out of the wild (even your own backyard) and keep it as a pet, unless you have a specific "reptile takers' license.
Is it really illegal to kill a snake?
Answer: YES, it is illegal to kill a snake unnecessarily and you could get a very large fine for doing so.
Will a snake chase me?
Answer: NO a snake will not chase you. If it feels threatened it may strike at you. Keep calm and step back slowly if you come across a snake and leave it alone.
Poison vs Venom - what is the difference?
Answer: Poison and Venom are very similar however the biggest difference is HOW it is enters your body. Poison is something that YOU ingest (eat/drink/absorb) whereas Venom comes from something that bites you. There are many different types of poison and many different types of venom, all having varying effects on your body.
Are all Australian snakes dangerous?
Answer: NO. Australia has many different snakes and many of them are perfectly harmless. All pythons are safe, non-venomous snakes.
Got another question? Send us an email...
