Know what to do when you see a snake

The pair started the business to provide Mitchell Shire and surrounds with friendly and professional wildlife control and relocation services for all reptiles and mammals.

Mr Zibelnik said a big part of his job was educating people on how to live harmoniously with snakes and what to do in the rare occurrence of a snakebite.

“While snakes are venomous and can be dangerous to humans, most bites occur when people are aggravating them or trying to kill them,” he said.

“Snakes are not all big, bad and dangerous. If treated with respect, they are absolutely fine and are an important part of our natural environment.

“With more people at home gardening and getting outside as the weather warms up, contact with snakes is more common.

“So, I encourage everyone to brush up on snake first aid, keep yards mowed and tidy any rubbish or scrap metal on your property.”

If anyone finds a snake on their property, Mr Zibelnik warned against trying to kill it or catch it themselves as this could become dangerous

“The first thing you should do is remove all pets or children away from the area and call myself or another qualified snake catcher to come and safely relocate the snake,” he said.

“Then it’s important to stay calm and keep a close eye on the snake while maintaining a safe distance.

“If left alone, the snake poses little risk to people or pets, and it makes it easier for a qualified handler to catch the snake and relocate it.”

Aside from snakes, Mr Zibelnik said a big part of his work was rescuing injured wildlife and providing them with medical attention.

“The best part of my job is helping wildlife get the help they need or relocating them to a new habitat where they can live peacefully,” he said.

“Helping an orphaned joey or a small bird get treated, rehabilitated and released back into the wild is something I will always enjoy doing.”

For more information, call RMF Wildlife Control and Relocation on 0458 774 471 or email rmfwildlife@outlook.com