Living with wildlife

Living with wildlife

Googonians are likely to regularly see and interact with many native species given the wonderful natural surroundings of Googong.

Native animals that you mught see in this area include kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, possums, gliders, lizards, snakes, turtles, insects, spiders and a myriad of birds. For information on Googong’s threatened non-human residents, click here.

Snakes

The most commonly occurring snakes in the Googong area are the Eastern Brown Snake and Red-Bellied Black Snake.

If you come across a snake, don’t panic, snakes are likely to move away on their own accord and are best left alone. It one visits your yard it is usually just passing through and will generally only remain if there is a consistent food and water source. Remember, it is illegal to harm any native animal, including snakes.

If you are concerned about a snake on your property you can call Wildcare for advice on 02 6299 1966. More information on snakes in NSW can be found here.