- A snake epidemic is sweeping the country as a heatwave hits across Australia
- Pet Insurance Australia has shared some ideas to help keep homes snake-free
- The pet insurer has offered advice to ensure animals out of harms way in the heat
- January saw an increase of about 40% nationwide in snake-related claims
A snake epidemic is sweeping the country amid a heatwave, prompting warnings to keep animals protected.
Pet Insurance Australia has shared ideas to help keep homes snake-free throughout the hot weather and animals safe from injury, the Sunshine Coast Daily reported.
As it is hot and dry around many areas, homeowners are noticing an increase in snake activity.
A snake epidemic is sweeping the country as a heatwave hits across Australia
Pet Insurance Australia has shared some ideas to help keep homes snake-free
‘To your pet, these slithering creatures look like lots of fun to play with, that can ultimately spell disaster for your beloved pet,’ Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia said.
The pet insurer says they have seen an increase in yearly claims of approximately 200 cases from 2016 to 2017.
‘Snakes are becoming an increasing problem for pets across Australia,’ Ms Crighton said.
She said in January they had seen an increase of about 40 per cent nationwide in claims related to snake bite injuries.
‘You also need to take into account the extra sign-up of policies during this time frame, however it is a clear indication that Australia wide this is becoming an increasing problem as the numbers just keep climbing.’
PetSure advises if householders ever see any snake activity around on their property it is best to call experts who can remove the predator safely.
‘We see a large increase in claims from the months of September to March,’ Nadia Crighton says. ‘During this time, we urge pet owners to take care in regard to snakes.’
The pet insurer has offered advice to ensure animals out of harms way in the heat
January saw an increase of about 40% nationwide in snake-related claims