Snake season is coming to an end. But where do the reptiles actually go, and do they hibernate?
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- 05 May 2023
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As the weather begins to cool, and the crisp winds blow, sightings of fanged reptiles will become less common as snake season draws to a close.
Already two Queensland-based snake catchers have told 9news.com.au they've seen a drop in snake activity, reporting an average of "around" one to "two or more" a day over April.
But what actually happens to the reptiles in winter, and where do they go?
Here is everything we know about the end of snake season.
What months are snakes most active in Australia?
Snakes are most active during snake season, which typically begins around September and runs until April.
"You're really looking at spring, summer and early autumn for the active months," Billy Collett, operations manager at the Australian Reptile Park on NSW's Central Coast, told 9news.com.au. Read More..
