Death adder found in Umina garden

A death adder has been found in a garden in Umina.

"These snakes are either red or grey in colour," said Mr John Mostyn of Coast Snake Catchers.

"They are a nocturnal species, an ambush predator and are able to camouflage themselves extremely well in their environment."

"We were called to the property at Umina to remove this snake.

"The home owners were gardening and didn't initially see the snake."

They were trimming branches from their plants, and only saw the snake when they went to pick up one of the trimmed branches, he said.

This snake has previously been found around Umina, Woy Woy and Patonga, and the colour shades may vary.

"If you reside in these areas, please always wear enclosed shoes outdoors and gloves if gardening," Mr Mostyn said.

"Before sticking your hands into garden beds or leaf litter, rake the area and check for any movement first."

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John and Tina Mostyn, Coast Snake Catchers