Key facts:
- There are over one hundred species of snakes in Australia
- If you keep your grass short and clear of rubbish, snakes will stay away
- It is against the law to kill or hurt Australian snakes
Australia is full of furry, feathered, and scaly animals, not found anywhere else in the world. Meet some common Australian animals and improve your English language skills with .
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Transcript
Have you ever seen a snake in the grass?
Many people are wary of snakes, but they are an important part of the Australian eco-system and are protected by law.
Let’s learn how to live with snakes.
Living with Aussie Wildlife
Snakes
Snakes are found across Australia, even in the water!
Snakes can often be found in suburbs and bushland near our homes.
Sometimes we mistake lizards for snakes.
But you can tell the difference.
A snake has no ear openings and no legs.
There are over one hundred species of snakes in Australia.
Many Australian snakes, like pythons, are not venomous.
But some snakes are very venomous.
The eastern brown snake can be deadly, and you must stay away.
If you stay well away from snakes they will not harm you.
The eastern brown snake is found on the east coast and parts of South Australia and the Northern Territory.
If you see a snake in your backyard, do not panic.
The snake should leave in a few hours.
Keep pets and children far away from it and allow the snake to move on.
If you keep your grass short and clear of rubbish, snakes will not want to be there.
If you find a snake in your house, move to another room, close the door, and put a towel at the bottom of the door.
Then call a wildlife expert who will help you.
Never try to catch or kill a snake.
Most snake bites happen this way.
Snakes want to avoid humans and will move away quickly if they can.
It is against the law to kill or hurt Australian snakes.
Quiz time!
Snakes do not have...
..heads, tails, or legs?
Snakes do not have legs.
If you stay away from snakes, they will stay away from you.
Snakes are protected Australian animals and part of living in Australia.
Credits
Living with Aussie Wildlife is a project made by SBS in partnership with and .
