Usually very reluctant to bite and will emit a strong odour if threatened. Other common names are green tree snake, tree snake, yellow-bellied black snake and grass snake. Average length of adults is 1.2m but have been known to grow up to 2m! A very slender thin snake with long, thin tail and large prominent eyes. Highly variable in colour ranging from green, blue, olive, yellow, brown and black! These snakes are very alert and swift moving. Commonly encountered all over the Sunshine Coast often found in homes, suburban yards & parks. Common tree snakes feed on frogs and skinks but are known to also consume fish!

Usually very reluctant to bite and will emit a strong odour if threatened. Also known as the freshwater snake, water snake and swamp tiger. These snakes can be found across the entire Sunshine Coast region, usually found in suburbs near creeks, swamps, waterways and moist regions. Average adult size is 60-70cm but can reach up 90cm. Colours variable but typically found in shades of grey, brown or olive with irregular, broken cross-bands or flecks of darker and lighter shades of brown and cream, a distinct feature on this snake is the raised longitudinal ridge, giving the snake a keeled appereance. This particular species is often noted for it’s ability to successfully consume the toxic cane toad, will also consume frogs, lizards, fish and tadpoles.

Bites can cause localised pain, swelling with possible headaches and nausea, generally considered minimal risk to all except young children. Keeping in mind every snake bite should be treated seriously and medical advice should be sought. Also known as night tiger, dolls eye snake, eastern brown tree snake. Average adult size is 1.2-1.4m but can reach up to 2m. Strictly a nocturnal snake, very skilled climber and can be found across most of the Sunshine Coast. Large eyes with vertical pupils, colours vary from brown to reddish-brown and orange. Brown tree snakes consume birds, bird eggs, frogs, reptiles and small mammals.

Bites are potentially dangerous to small children and pets, bites may cause localised swelling, redness and pain to area and limb of bite site. Average length of adults is 65-75cm but have been known to grow over 90cm. Very slender snake with long, thin tail and large prominent eyes. Typically found in a pale olive, bluish grey or brown, often with a rusty flush on the the front-third of the body. Distinct facial feature with a dark comma-shaped marking curving back below the eye. These snakes are very alert, with good vision and swift moving. Commonly encountered all over the Sunshine Coast often found in suburban yards & parks. Typically consumes small lizards, frogs and their eggs.