New Zealand: Safety for All New Zealand may also be the safest country in the world for people who don't care for snakes. The country has no land snakes, though the waters around it occasionally host yellow-bellied sea snakes and kraits. In addition, New Zealand's natural beauty is unparalleled.
Northern Canada, Russia (Siberia), Greenland, the southern tip of South America and Antarctica also don't have any snakes. Snakes have a huge natural range. They can be found as far north as Scandinavia, and as far south as Argentina and South Africa. Not to mention, they're on every continent bar Antarctica.
Norfolk Island is a very safe place to visit. There are no snakes on the island, and most of our spiders are harmless (even the big ones).
Most snakebites in Australia are completely painless. This is in part due to the short fangs of our brown snakes (Pseudonaja spp.), who are responsible for most bites in Australia, but mainly because most Australian snakes have venom which works internally, rather than locally at the bite site.
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.
Snakes are commonly found in surprising corners and hidden areas inside Australian homes when they are looking for cool places to lounge in during summer.
The inland taipan is the most venomous of any snake in Australia, and even in the world – even more than the popularly feared sea snakes. This extremely venomous snake species is endemic to semi-arid regions of central east Australia.
Which Country Has the Most Snakes? Brazil has more snake species than any other country in the world. There are over 375 species living in this country, some harmless and some dangerous. Brazil is home to 60% of the South American rainforest, which is a fertile breeding ground for these reptiles.
They are a ground dwelling snake that's active mainly in the daytime. In hot weather, they can move around at night, but usually retreat to shelter. Brown Snakes shelter in hollow logs, rock crevices, unused animal burrows and under rubbish around buildings.
New Zealand is one of the only completely snake-free countries in the world. The sole exception to this comes from two types of saltwater-dwelling sea snakes. Anyone caught trying to bring snakes into New Zealand faces heavy fines and potential jail time.
Most snake envenomings and fatalities occur in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa, with India reporting the most snakebite deaths of any country.
Just off the coast of Brazil lies the tiny island of Gueimada Grande, or “Snake Island” as it is more commonly known. Despite beautiful luscious forest and rocky terrain, this is not an island you would wish to stumble upon! Over it's 106 acres it is home to aproximately 430,000 deadly vipers.
There are many scents snakes don't like, including smoke, cinnamon, cloves, onions, garlic, and lime. You can use oils or sprays containing these fragrances or grow plants featuring these scents to deter snakes from coming close to your property. This works as snakes also rely on smell to move around.
Cannabis oil, citronella oil, eucalyptus oil, and peppermint oil are all effective at repelling snakes. Simply dilute the oil in water and spray it around the perimeter of your property or in any areas where snakes tend to congregate.
What Smell Do Snakes Hate? Strong and disrupting smells like sulfur, vinegar, cinnamon, smoke and spice, and foul, bitter, and ammonia-like scents are usually the most common and effective smells against snakes since they have a strong negative reaction to them.
Australia has around 140 species of land snake, and 32 recorded species of sea snakes. Some 100 Australian snakes are venomous, although only 12 are likely to inflict a wound that could kill you.
The majority of snakebites occur on the hands, feet and ankles. Rattlesnakes usually avoid humans, but about 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the United States each year, with 10 to 15 deaths, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Step 2: Don't Run
Your first instinct might be to run away. DO NOT RUN. Instead, STOP and STAY STILL. The reason for this is because snakes have very poor eyesight.
Introducing the most venomous snake in the world and epic predator of the Australian outback! The inland taipan is otherwise known as the fierce snake or small scaled snake. They can be marvelled at in our Robert's Reptile House, right here at Australia Zoo.
GREEN TREE SNAKE
This common snake is harmless and easily recognised with a slender body and tail. Often pale yellow on the throat and belly and green to olive green to black on the back. Its' habitat ranges from forest to woodland to urban areas.
However according to statistics released by the National Coronial Information Service, eastern browns are responsible for the majority of snake bite deaths. Up to 65 per cent of fatalities between 2000 and 2016 were attributed to the venomous species, which is found across most of eastern Australia.
Odor: A lot of snakes have a very distinctive smell. If you notice a strange scent in a crawlspace or other area that wasn't there before, it may be a cause for concern. Droppings: Snake droppings are very distinctive. They often look like bird feces, but they sometimes include hair and bones from their prey.
Ammonia Repellent: Snakes have sensitive noses and don't like the smell of ammonia, so spraying it around the perimeter of your property can help keep them away. Epsom Salt: Sprinkling Epsom salt around your home or garden will create a strong odor snakes won't want to come close to.
Some snakes such as eastern brown snakes are active during the day, others prefer to hunt in the evening, while some species are more active at night during the hotter months. Many snakes have excellent eyesight, but it's not usually the main sense they rely on when hunting.