782 likes. Objectives of the Group * The record all native reptiles and amphibians of the Greater Blue Mountains. The timber rattlesnake, canebrake rattlesnake or banded rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus), is a species of venomous pit viper endemic to eastern North America. While the common garter snake frequents wet meadows and forest edges, it occurs in a variety of habitats far from water, including open valleys and moist coniferous forest. Blue Mountains Snake Catcher, The Rocks, Sydney. This snake is an Eastern Brown snake which is the second most venomous land snake in the world. This is the only rattlesnake species in most of the populous northeastern United States and is second only to its cousins to the west, the prairie rattlesnake, as the most northerly distributed venomous snake in North America. We provide educational live reptile shows and courses with an emphasis on snake awareness and safety with venomous Australian species. to make a positive identification. The person holding it was very lucky not be bitten. Welcome to the Blue Mountains herpetology group. * To be a wildlife photographic learning space. Welcome to the Blue Mountains herpetology group. Of the 3,500 snake species, there are around 600 venomous snake species in the world. This is an overview of the snakes that pose a significant health risk to humans, through snakebites or other physical trauma.. We offer a 24/7 service to remove reptiles from private & public properties. * To be a wildlife photographic learning space. Smaller snakes eat earthworms, but adults feed on a variety of vertebrate prey, including frogs, toads, salamanders, birds, fish, reptiles, and small mammals. This photo was sent to us by Kay Lene from the Blue Mountains. The varieties of snakes that most often cause serious snakebites depend on … * To provide a smaller, easier to access image space than the atlas and field guide mega-groups. * To provide a smaller, easier to access image space than the atlas and field guide mega-groups. Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier IV - Moderate Conservation Need - The species may be rare in parts of its range, particularly on the periphery.Populations of these species have demonstrated a significant declining trend or one is suspected which, if continued, is likely to qualify this species for a higher tier in the foreseeable future. Informatoin on Elapid handling courses run by Neville Burns Testimonials from people who have used our services Objectives of the Group * The record all native reptiles and amphibians of the Greater Blue Mountains. Western Brown Snakes overlap in distribution with a number of other snakes that are similar in appearance, particularly other species of brown snake (Pseudonaja spp.).