Newbie’s Wildlife

Newbie’s Wildlife 🐍Reptile & Wildlife Conservationist
🦎 Rescue, Rehabilitate & Educate
📺 New YouTube Video Every Tuesday!
🐨 Sydney, Australia
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07/08/2026

A call came in about a snake hiding under a Salvation Army bin after climbing out of someone's car. 🐍

It turned out to be a beautiful Diamond Python completely harmless, but understandably giving people a fright.

One of my favourite parts of the rescue was letting the caller safely pat the snake. Moments like that help people see these incredible animals for what they really are, calm, beautiful native wildlife that deserves respect, not fear.

This old python had clearly been living wild for a long time, covered in battle scars and ticks. After giving it a quick clean-up, I released it in a suitable patch of habitat where it could continue its journey.

06/08/2026

KEEP YOUR CATS INSIDE!! 🐈

This is a sight that is seen far too often.

Cats are the biggest threat to Australia's native mammals and have played a major role in the extinction of many native species. Every year, they kill more than 3 billion animals, including an estimated 1.5–2 billion native birds, reptiles, and mammals, as well as over 1 billion invertebrates.
If you care about Australia's wildlife, keep your cats indoors or in secure outdoor enclosures.

We can do better, Australia. 🇦🇺

05/08/2026

A beautiful, highly venomous, red-bellied black snake that had become stuck in duct tape.

This is a perfect example that these snakes aren't "out to get you." While I gently scratched its head, it never once opened its mouth or acted defensively. Just a few curious tongue flicks as it stared at my ugly mug.

Snakes don't want conflict, they'd much rather avoid it. If you give them space and don't pose a threat, that's usually exactly what they'll do.

04/08/2026

I'm so sick of seeing videos like this on the internet.
Wildlife is killed, and people cheer it on as if it's entertainment.

Snakes aren't monsters. They're incredible animals that play a vital role in keeping ecosystems healthy, and they deserve our respect not unnecessary cruelty.

It's frustrating when so many people dedicate their lives to rescuing, rehabilitating, and returning wildlife to the wild, only to see content like this rewarded online.

We need to teach the next generation to understand wildlife instead of fearing it. Respect over cruelty. Always!

03/08/2026

As I rolled into Broken Hill, my phone rang. It was Zac, the local snake catcher. He'd just caught a Strap-Snouted Brown Snake and was about to release it. There was no chance I was missing that opportunity.

This was my first time seeing a "strappy," and it certainly didn't disappoint. The Strap-Snouted Brown Snake (Pseudonaja aspidorhyncha) is a close relative of the Eastern Brown Snake but is encountered far less often. Found throughout Australia's arid and semi-arid regions, this species is perfectly adapted to some of the harshest environments on the continent.

Like other brown snakes, it's a highly venomous species, but it isn't naturally aggressive and will usually avoid people if given the chance.
Getting to observe such a beautiful animal up close was an incredible experience.

I can't quite tick this species off my list just yet though. I still want to find one myself out in the wild. After countless hours searching through their range over the years, they're becoming one of my true unicorn species.

Hopefully next season the outback finally cuts me a break. 🐍🤞

02/08/2026

The hardest part about wildlife rescue isn’t always what you can see... it’s what you can’t.

This diamond python didn’t die because it was stuck. It died because of what happened while people tried to pull it out.

After a week in care and multiple vet visits, we discovered the snake had suffered severe internal injuries, including a tear in its oesophagus and muscle damage. Sadly, there was nothing more we could do.

This is also why I worry when I see videos online of snakes being reefed on, pulled, or forced from tight spaces. Those snakes are often released immediately, but internal injuries, spinal damage or muscle tears aren’t always obvious at the time. Some may leave looking fine, only to suffer and die slowly in the wild over days or weeks.

Every situation is different, but one thing never changes, if force is your first option, the animal is the one that pays the price.

Wildlife deserves patience, respect, and care
We need to do better. 🐍

A few from a sunny Winters day.- Three-toed earless skink-Cunninghams Skink
31/07/2026

A few from a sunny Winters day.

- Three-toed earless skink
-Cunninghams Skink

31/07/2026

The most dangerous animals are often the most misunderstood.
This Eastern Brown had one goal the entire time, find a safe way out. When we understand wildlife instead of fearing it, both people and animals are safer.
What's the biggest misconception you've heard about snakes?

30/07/2026

After searching the abandoned graveyard and coming up empty, we decided to try one more spot... an abandoned golf course.

It turned out to be the right call, with a handful of snakes and lizards hiding among the overgrown fairways.

Want to see everything we found? The full adventure is live now!
🎥 Full video – link in comments.

29/07/2026

We never expected this snake call to end with a boa constrictor.
🎥 Full video in comments. 🎥

Unfortunately, because they're a non-native species, this snake had to be reported to the authorities and was ultimately euthanised.

Contrary to what many people think, there aren't zoos or wildlife parks able to take the growing number of illegal reptiles found in Australia.

It's a heartbreaking outcome, but through no fault of its own, this innocent animal paid the ultimate price for irresponsible ownership.

What do you think should happen in cases like this? 👇🐍

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