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14 August, 2025
Cold-blooded facts warm up snake safety
AS snake season approaches, residents are being invited to brush up on their reptile knowledge and safety skills at a free community workshop at the Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) later this month.
The Snake Awareness Workshop, run by Wildlife Unleashed, will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10am to 11am, and promises to give locals the confidence to handle encounters with snakes as temperatures rise and reptile activity increases.
Wildlife Unleashed presenters will share expert advice on identifying the most common snake species found across the Moreton Bay region, practical tips on how to stay safe around them, and an insight into the important role these creatures play in maintaining ecological balance.
The session will also feature live snakes, giving participants the chance to see the reptiles up close.
For those feeling brave, there may even be a photo opportunity with one of the scaly guests.
The event is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to environmental education and community safety, ensuring residents know how to react calmly and appropriately if they come across a snake in their backyard, on a bushwalk, or in the wider community.
The workshop will be held at CREEC, 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary.
Attendance is free but spaces are limited, with bookings required through www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Events/SnakeAwareness-Workshop
