With the weather warming up locals have reported a spike of snake sightings across the region. Gladstone News looked to the Queensland Department of Environment and Science for some more information about how residents can keep themselves and their families safe if a snake is around.
It is important to remember, snakes are protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992, and it is an offence to kill, injure, or take snakes from the wild.
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