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Carpet python raising its head on a suburban lawn in Brisbane

Snakes

Snakes around homes and yards: which species live in your city, what to do if one turns up, and when to call a licensed catcher.

Photo: Andrew Mercer (www.baldwhiteguy.co.nz), CC BY-SA 4.0

Snakes in Brisbane: Common Backyard Species and What to DoThe snakes Brisbane residents see most, the look-alikes that cause confusion, what Queensland law says, and what to do if one is in your yard or house.