WAGGA residents have been prewarned that an unusually active snake season could be ahead for the city.
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Tony 'The Snakeman' Davis said there is a big chance that he will be catching more snakes in the fast-approaching breeding season with more watchful eyes out in the gardens looking for them.
"Because of COVID-19 more people are at home and out in the yard and will have more of a chance at seeing them," he said.
"The likelihood of a good grain season, which is going to bring out more mice ... and also the wet weather we are having will mean more frogs around, which is bringing more food sources out."
Although he has not been overly busy during the pandemic, Mr Davis said the breeding season is only just about to start.
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"I've had one call for a python already, haven't had any black snakes. I have had a couple of brown snakes and few other very unusual snakes - very seldom sighted," he said.
Mr Davis said people cannot keep a snake out of their yard, but they are able to keep it clean and tidy so that there is no rubbish for snakes to hide in. He said they are not only found in the outskirts of the city, but have been spotted in the CBD and housing across Wagga.
"Keep it clean and tidy so that if there is a snake in the area you can see it and avoid it. It is the ones that you don't see that will create a problem," he said.
"If anyone sees a snake give me a ring. I can't find the snake; you find it, I'll catch it. Don't attempt to catch or kill it because there is a big fine and a jail sentence for killing reptiles. So keep an eye on it and I'll see what I can do."