PUBLISHED 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
What to do near a lagoon, path or backyard
- Stop and move back. Do not approach, touch, trap or try to kill the snake.
- Keep children and pets away from the sighting area.
- Watch from a safe place only while it remains safe to do so.
- For a possible bite, call 000 immediately and follow the operator's instructions.
Pets need their own emergency plan
If a dog or cat may have encountered a snake, keep the animal quiet and call a veterinary service immediately. Do not wait for symptoms or delay veterinary advice while trying to identify the snake.
Local context without unsafe assumptions
The Western Weekender's 16 September report discusses sightings around Jordan Springs and broader pet-safety advice. A news report cannot identify the animal at a new sighting or establish why a snake is at a particular property. Treat the location and last direction of travel as more useful than a guessed species.