Snake at night

We get Death Adders up the back here, although I have never seen one. They are
and ambush snake and generally stick to the wooded areas around here.

regards,CS

Originally Posted by hogly52

Most snakes shouldn't be a problem to the astronomy fraternity. In the main they will react to noise and vibration and seek quieter quarters out of the way of human danger. Death Adders can be a little different because of their liking to hide in a leafy location luring prey with their distinctive tail colour and movement. They are less prone to getting out of harm's way, and are likely to attack if stepped on. I believe their thinking is, "you should have seen and recognised the distinctive tail, and gotten out of my way!" Not always possible at night, when both of us are going about our business. Anyway, what is an astronomer doing in a leafy location? If somebody, has a better knowledge of the Death Adder's habits, please feel free to correct me.

Graeme

I think you nailed it! except snake cant hear, they only sense movement and
vibration.


regards,CS

[fringe_dweller]

Originally Posted by xrekcor

The red Belly Black is the only night hunter I know of but they tend to
stay clear of you. Although I have had them come pass while at the scope, so I tend
to move around a lil.
PS: your all welcome to come for an observing weekend : )

woah!

hearing the name red belly black snake reminds me of when i was small boy visiting my grandfather on his dairy farm in the mountains near Mackay - just to show off to me if we saw a huge snake (which there were lots of!!) he would go out of his way to grab it quickly by the end of its tail and swing it around above his head and crack the snake like a whip in one movement - snapping their necks instantly - mostly it was red belly black snakes - well they ate his chickens and stuff - so fairs fair?
to a 5 y o it was quite a sight!!
PS I wouldnt recommend anyone try that move!! he was a life long bushy and an expert with a cattle whip

[fringe_dweller]

Originally Posted by slice of heaven

Misread your 1st post, Ive come across them in the Dublin,Lower Light area ,north of Adelaide, they are a seriously nasty looking snake with a mean disposition when disturbed. I'd rank them 1 place below the tiger snake in the snakes I've come across.

thanks Slice I didnt know that! was this recently?