The suburbs of Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Merrimac, Broadbeach, Broadbeach Waters have become well known locally for the solid population of Eastern Brown Snakes found along the foreshore areas of The Spit and associated dune habitats to the south. These highly venomous snakes are regarded as common throughout the area and our snake catcher Gold Coast based has made numerous captures from both residential properties and businesses within the area.
The non-venomous Carpet Python and the Common Tree Snake are regulars amongst well vegetated gardens in both standard suburban and canal estates. These species have persisted in spite of surrounding development and infrastructure expansion.
Suburb records
- Surfers Paradise
- Main Beach
- Merrimac
- Broadbeach
- Broadbeach Waters
Surfers Paradise
Main Beach
Merrimac
Broadbeach
Broadbeach Waters
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.
Species Name:
Australian Coral SnakeScientific name:
Brachyurophis australis
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Species Name:
Bandy BandyScientific name:
Vermicella annulata
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Possible
Species Name:
Carpentaria SnakeScientific name:
Cryptophis boschmai
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Species Name:
Coastal TaipanScientific name:
Oxyuranus scutellatus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Species Name:
Common Death AdderScientific name:
Acanthophis antarcticus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Species Name:
Eastern Brown SnakeScientific name:
Pseudonaja textilis
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Species Name:
Eastern Small-eyed SnakeScientific name:
Cryptophis nigrescens
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Species Name:
Golden Crowned SnakeScientific name:
Cacophis squamulosus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Possible
Species Name:
Grey SnakeScientific name:
Hemiaspis damelii
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Species Name:
Marsh SnakeScientific name:
Hemiaspis signata
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Species Name:
Lesser Black Whip SnakeScientific name:
Demansia vestigiata
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Species Name:
Pale-headed SnakeScientific name:
Hoplocephalus bitorquatus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Species Name:
Red-bellied Black SnakeScientific name:
Pseudechis porphyriacus
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Species Name:
Red-naped SnakeScientific name:
Furina diadema
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Species Name:
Rough-scaled SnakeScientific name:
Tropidechis carinatus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Species Name:
Southern Dwarf Crowned SnakeScientific name:
Cacophis krefftii
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Possible
Species Name:
Spotted Black SnakeScientific name:
Pseudechis guttatus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Species Name:
Stephens' Banded SnakeScientific name:
Hoplocephalus stephensii
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Species Name:
Tiger SnakeScientific name:
Notechis scutatus
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely
Species Name:
White-crowned SnakeScientific name:
Cacophis harriettae
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Species Name:
Yellow-faced Whip SnakeScientific 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.
Species Name:
Blind SnakeScientific name:
Ramphotyphlops sp.
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Species Name:
Brown Tree SnakeScientific name:
Boiga irregularis
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Species Name:
Coastal Carpet PythonScientific name:
Morelia spilota mcdowelli
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Species Name:
Common Tree SnakeScientific name:
Dendrelaphis punctulata
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Species Name:
Keelback SnakeScientific name:
Tropidonophis mairii
Captured:
Yes
Likely to occur or recorded:
Recorded
Species Name:
Spotted PythonScientific name:
Antaresia maculosa
Captured:
No
Likely to occur or recorded:
Unlikely