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Suburb records

  • Currumbin
  • Currumbin Waters
  • Currumbin Valley
  • Coolangatta
  • Tugun
Eastern Brown snake close up of head in grass

Snake catcher call outs to Currumbin, Currumbin Waters, Currumbin Valley, Coolangatta, Tugun have resulted in captures of a range of species including both venomous and non-venomous species. Amongst these the Eastern Brown Snake has featured in many captures and is represented across all suburbs mentioned. Numerous animals have been recovered from foreshore areas along the coastal strip. In addition Red-bellied Black Snakes and Yellow-faced Whip Snakes are commonly seen.

The Carpet Python is most commonly encountered snake as is typical across most suburbs of the Gold Coast. They are often responsible for taking small household pets and poultry not maintained in snake proof enclosures. A large number of calls however also turn out to be in relation to the harmless Common Tree Snake which often is found within the confines of homes. Household cats are notorious for bringing tree snakes into home.

In all cases keep an eye on the snake whilst the Gold Coast snake catcher is called. It is imperative that on arrival the snake catcher can be directed to the snake or its last known locality.

Currumbin

Suburb of Currumbin highlighted on Gold Coast map

Currumbin Waters

Currumbin Valley

Currumbin Valley highlighted on Gold Coast map

Coolangatta

Suburb of Coolangatta highlighted on Gold Coast map

Tugun

Suburb of Tugun highlighted on Gold Coast map
Map of Gold Coast

Records

Venomous Snakes

  • Elapidae (Elapid front fanged snakes)

Comprehensive Survey of Elapid Species: Occurrence and Records in South East Queensland’s Gold Coast Region

The subsequent compilation of elapids, denoting venomous land snakes native to South East Queensland. A considerable number of these species have been consistently documented within the Gold Coast Region, encompassing the Hinterland and neighbouring western areas. The records encompass tangible evidence from museum collections, as well as well-regarded expert observations and identifications in the field of snake taxonomy. The ensuing list provides comprehensive details on each species, along with their respective findings and records within the suburbs featured on this page.

Australian Coral Snake with its unique colour and patterning and shovel shaped nose
Scientific name:
Brachyurophis australis
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Bandy Bandy
Species Name:
Bandy Bandy
Scientific name:
Vermicella annulata
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Possible
Carpentaria Snake
Species Name:
Carpentaria Snake
Scientific name:
Cryptophis boschmai
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Coastal Taipan
Species Name:
Coastal Taipan
Scientific name:
Oxyuranus scutellatus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Common Death Adder in leaf litter
Species Name:
Common Death Adder
Scientific name:
Acanthophis antarcticus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Eastern Brown snake
Species Name:
Eastern Brown Snake
Scientific name:
Pseudonaja textilis
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Eastern Small-eyed snake
Scientific name:
Cryptophis nigrescens
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Golden Crowned snake
Scientific name:
Cacophis squamulosus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Possible
Grey snake (Hemiaspis damelii)
Species Name:
Grey Snake
Scientific name:
Hemiaspis damelii
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Lesser Black Whip snake (Demansia vestigiata)
Scientific name:
Demansia vestigiata
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Marsh snake
Species Name:
Marsh Snake
Scientific name:
Hemiaspis signata
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Pale-headed snake
Species Name:
Pale-headed Snake
Scientific name:
Hoplocephalus bitorquatus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Red-bellied Black snake
Scientific name:
Pseudechis porphyriacus
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Red-naped snake
Species Name:
Red-naped Snake
Scientific name:
Furina diadema
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Rough-scaled snake
Species Name:
Rough-scaled Snake
Scientific name:
Tropidechis carinatus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Spotted Black snake
Species Name:
Spotted Black Snake
Scientific name:
Pseudechis guttatus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Southern Dwarf-crowned snake
Scientific name:
Cacophis krefftii
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Possible
Stephens' Banded snake
Scientific name:
Hoplocephalus stephensii
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Tiger snake
Species Name:
Tiger Snake
Scientific name:
Notechis scutatus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
White-crowned snake
Species Name:
White-crowned Snake
Scientific name:
Cacophis harriettae
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Yellow-face Whip snake
Scientific name:
Demansia psammophis
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded

Non-venomous Snakes

  • Boidae (Pythons)
  • Colubridae (solid toothed and rear fanged snakes)
  • Typhlodidae (Blind snakes)

Comprehensive Survey of non-venomous Species that cover Boidae, Colubridae and Typhlodidae: Occurrence and Records in South East Queensland’s Gold Coast Region

The following compilation comprises six non-venomous snake species that have been reliably documented within the Gold Coast Region, encompassing the Hinterland and adjacent western areas. These records have been substantiated through tangible evidence from museum collections and well-regarded expert observations and identifications in the field of snake taxonomy. The list includes representatives from various snake families. Each species entry presents comprehensive information on its presence and records within the designated suburbs on this page.

Blind snake
Species Name:
Blind Snake
Scientific name:
Ramphotyphlops sp.
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Brown Tree snake
Species Name:
Brown Tree Snake
Scientific name:
Boiga irregularis
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Coastal Carpet Python
Scientific name:
Morelia spilota mcdowelli
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Common Tree snake
Species Name:
Common Tree Snake
Scientific name:
Dendrelaphis punctulata
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Keelback snake
Species Name:
Keelback Snake
Scientific name:
Tropidonophis mairii
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Spotted Python
Species Name:
Spotted Python
Scientific name:
Antaresia maculosa
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely