26/09/2025
We are seeing lots of posts about snakes in the Shoalhaven so don’t forget the warmer weather will be bringing them out to enjoy the sunshine as well.
Unfortunately in backyards with pets it can end badly both for the snake and for pets so it’s time to get your yard ready. To discourage snakes from entering your property, ensure your garden is well maintained, clear of rubbish, and keep your grass short
SNAKEBITES AND PETS
Clinical signs you should recognize include sudden weakness followed by collapse, shaking or twitching, vomiting, loss of bladder and bowel control, blood in the urine, dilated pupils, paralysis and potentially wound with a significant amount of associated swelling. If you see any of these signs, especially if you live in an area frequented by snakes, please rush your pet to your nearest vet for immediate treatment. Once at your vet, intensive treatment will commence immediately including systemic stabilisation, careful administration snake antivenom (as anaphylaxis is a possible complication) and close monitoring over a few days. Once again, in serious cases, your pet may require a mechanical ventilator.
Time is of the essence and is literally the difference between a life and death situation. Recognise the signs and act quickly!