5 November 2008

Australian Speed Hump

Couldn't resist putting this up on the site.

This snake was photographed 200km north of us crossing the road. What would you do?

14 February 2008

Funnel-Web Spiders

BE WARNED: funnel-web spiders are on the march across the Central Coast.

The Australian Reptile Park issued the warning this week.

The park's Mary Raynor said there had been a boom in the local funnel-web population.

Recent heavy rains and high humidity have resulted in a significant increase in the numbers of the highly venomous spiders.

"The influx is due to unseasonable dampness which means the male is out and about looking for a mate," Ms Raynor said.

"So be aware and alert. Don't leave clothing, towels or footwear on the ground for spiders to hide in, check shoes before putting them on, and encourage children not to go barefoot in the backyard."

The increase in funnel-webs is good news, however, for the park's anti-venom program.

The spiders can be carefully caught using a smooth-sided glass container and dropped off at the park at Somersby.

Check out other nasty critters on our BEASTIES page.