Suitable starter snakes are the Stimson's
The Corn Snake is the most popular beginner snake. Native to the United States, they can be found in terrestrial habitats. These snakes are red-brown to orange, typically with dark red-black blotches, but a variety of colors can be found in many captive-bred snakes.
The target species is the little whip snake (Suta flagellum), considered by some to be the cutest snake in the world, though we often find less endearing tiger snakes and eastern brown snakes as well (hence the gaiters and gloves!).
To keep a reptile as a private zookeeper, you must obtain a license from the state or territory wildlife authority. Suitable starting snakes are the Stimson python, the southwest carpet python and the Woma python (also known as the Ramsay python and sand python).
Corn Snake
One number one choice for the best snake pet is the corn snake. Of the bunch, corn snakes are considered the most docile and gentle. They are also known for being easy to handle and easy to feed. They are nocturnal and love to burrow.
The Coastal Taipan is often regarded as the most dangerous snake in Australia. They are extremely nervous and alert snakes, and any movement near them is likely to trigger an attack.
Milk snakes are an exotic species from North America and are illegal to keep in Victoria as they can spread potentially devastating diseases to wildlife. "It's important people understand what animals you can and can't keep in Victoria.
Non-venomous Australian snakes include pythons, file snakes (a sea snake), and blind snakes. The amethystine python is by far the longest snake in Australia, it grows up to 5 - 6 metre. They live in northern tropical Queensland, mostly in rain forests.
Considered one of the rarest snakes in the world, the Oenpelli python has a limited home range in western Arnhem Land and is vulnerable to wide-scale problems affecting the region.
Common Death Adder (Acanthophis antarcticus)
The 'death' in this snake's name is not a bluff – the common death adder can deliver the fastest strike among all venomous snakes recorded in Australia. It is capable of causing human death within six hours after a bite.
Corn snakes are by far the best snake for beginners, they are usually calm and easy to handle. An adult corn snake ideally requires an enclosure of 36” x 18” x 18”, but this depends on the size of the snake, adult corn snakes vary from 3' to 6' in length.
Often considered one of the most beautiful snake species around, the green tree python is a beautiful pet to care for. They come from New Guinea and Northern Australia. Usually, you can find them living in lowland scrubs or forests.
In Australia it is against the law to keep exotic reptiles (non native to Australia). This is to ensure the protection and safety of our amazing native species of reptiles. Some illegal exotics include: Chameleons, Iguanas, Red eared Slider turtles, Corn snakes and Ball Pythons.
Understanding that the milksnake is non-venomous is important. If startled or cornered, this snake may strike in self defense; however, no snake will deliberately attack a human.
Vertebrates. Currently only dogs, cats, rabbits, horses and selected species of birds from approved countries may be imported as pets and only when strict conditions are met. No other vertebrate animals are approved for import into Australia as pets.
South Australia
Sand dunes are common breeding grounds for snakes of this region. Most of the venomous tend to be in this area. This is because it receives large amounts of sun but at the same time allows for enough cover for protection. The Tiger snake is a species that represent South Australia.
Utilising their outstanding camouflage abilities, death adders will lie in wait for any unsuspecting prey that passes by, such as mammals, birds and reptiles. By wiggling the end of their tail, they entice prey in close enough for their rapid strike, the fastest of any Australian snake! Crikey!
More than 80% of untreated Inland Taipan bites result in fatality, and this snake rarely bites without envenomation. If you get bitten by a fierce snake or an Inland Taipan, you need to seek medical treatment immediately.
A constricting snake like a boa or a python kills its prey by suffocation. It uses the momentum of its strike to throw coils around its victim's body. Then, it squeezes.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the rim rock crowned snake is a tiny reptile, growing to less than a foot in length, that is only found in a very small part of southeast Florida and the Florida Keys.
The top coolest-looking snake in the world is the paradise tree snake. This snake is one of the numerous flying snakes found on the planet. The paradise tree snake can glide up to 30 feet in the air by flattening its body and undulating to glide.