Tasmanian Reptile Removal Companies Keep Busy - Snakes Fail To Hibernate In Warm Winter

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SNAKES have stayed active through winter in Tasmania for the first time.

Climate change as a result of global warming is probably to blame for snakes shunning their normal dormant period, says herpetologist Ian Norton.

"We've had people sighting snakes throughout the winter period," Mr Norton said. "This is going to continue in the years ahead if the climate-change trend keeps on."

Since the official snake season started in September, the Reptile Rescue service has had 36 call-outs to retrieve unwanted visitors from homes. "We can't keep up with demand," Mr Norton said.

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