Wildlife

Snakes

Snakes are generally travelling through areas or gardens in the warmer months, if you see a snake assume it is dangerous, keep a close eye on where it goes and keep animals and people away from it. To capture, own and relocate snakes you must be licensed by the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC).

If you see a snake on your property, you can contact the City during office hours. For safety measures we can only attend if at least two Ranger officers are on duty. If the Rangers are unavailable, both Wildcare and Don Howe are available 24 hours a day.

Ravens

From time to time the City of Nedlands receives complaints that Australian Ravens are causing a nuisance either in terms of noise or spreading of rubbish. Australian Ravens are a native species and are wholly protected under the Wildlife Protection Act. The City of Nedlands voted at its meeting on 10 June 2008 to implement a management program to help reduce the nuisance Australian Ravens cause residents.  Research indicated that the issue was a direct result of access to food through littering and inadequately secured refuse.

What Can You Do To Help?

• Don't feed native animals or birds or allow excess food to accumulate;
• Clear away food scraps and excess pet food;
• Dispose of fruit which has fallen from fruit trees;
• Cover compost heaps, or use a compost bin;
• Properly secure chicken pens and ensure they are in good condition;
• Deny Australian Ravens access to sheds and rubbish bins;
• Do not overfill your rubbish bin; and
• Make sure your bin is properly secured.