Safety Alert Map
Report and view local hazards — snakes, swooping birds, stray animals, road dangers and more.
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Safety Sighting Map
Community-reported hazards. Each colour is a sighting type — tap a pin for details and age.
Gillespie street
Nesting magpies near the front carpark of the Moura Museum and Library. Please park in rear carpark to avoid disturbing the next.
Young Street
Snake sighted on Young Street near Day Care and Kianga Hall. Please be careful when picking up your kids from school as the snake has not been caught yet.
Near Moura Day Care
Eastern Brown spotted near the day care. Has been reported.
27 Rodgers Street
A dead snake has been found in the gutter across from 27 Rogers Street. This could possibly one of the snakes that was sighted yesterday. If you live in this area, please be aware that the other snakes may still be out there and also please keep your children and your pets safe.
Rodgers Street
Please be aware that two male Eastern brown snakes were sighted fighting near the corner of Rogers and Jule Streets. This means they were probably fighting for a female snake which may be nearby. These snakes have been reported but were not caught and are still out there. Please keep your kids and your animals safe if you live near this area.
Recreation Grounds
A large eastern brown was sighted at the Moura Rec Grounds and has been caught and relocated. If you live near this area, please be sure to check your animals for possible bites.
Davey Street near old church
The snake has unfortunately been killed but please keep an eye on your pets to make sure they were not bitten if you live in the surrounding areas.
Lions Park
It is only a young looking male and is just letting those walking in his park know he is here. He didn't hit but did have 3 attempts.
Council Problems? Snap Send Solve
Council-related issues — potholes, graffiti, dumped rubbish, broken street lights, park damage and the like — go straight to Banana Shire Council via the free Snap Send Solve app or their online form.
Animal & Hazard Reporting
For a life-threatening emergency always call 000 first.
Moura Veterinary Clinic
17 Theodore Rd, Moura
(07) 4997 1403
After-hours emergencies: call the same number — it directs you to the on-call vet.
Wandering Stock / Livestock
Banana Shire Council — Stock Route & Straying Stock (after hours)
0427 148 783
Office hours: (07) 4992 9500. Animal attacks after hours: 0448 701 140.
Snake Catcher — Biloela Snake Service
Rob — 24 hour, Biloela and surrounds
0459 759 099
Police, Fire, Ambulance
Dangerous person, car accident or immediate threat to life
000
Non-emergency police: 131 444
Snake Safety & Awareness
Snake sightings are common across our region, especially in the warmer months. Here's how to stay safe, and what to do in an emergency.
If you see a snake
Stay calm, step back slowly and give it space — most snakes will move away on their own.
Never try to catch, corner or kill a snake. Bites almost always happen when a snake feels threatened.
If one gets inside, shut it in the room, keep kids and pets away, and call a licensed snake catcher.
If someone is bitten
Treat every snake bite as life-threatening — call 000 immediately.
Keep the person calm, still and lying down to slow the venom.
For a limb bite, apply a pressure immobilisation bandage: start over the bite, wrap firmly up the whole limb, then splint it.
Don't wash the bite, cut it, suck out the venom or try to catch the snake. If the person collapses, start CPR.
Around the home
Keep lawns mowed and remove piles of debris, timber or tin where snakes can hide.
Seal gaps under doors and supervise pets outdoors.
A tidy yard also discourages the rodents that attract snakes.
Pets and snake bites
Dogs and cats often chase snakes, which puts them at risk.
Warning signs: sudden collapse (sometimes with a brief recovery), weakness, tremors, wobbliness, dilated pupils, paralysis, or dark/bloody urine.
Get to a vet straight away — even if your pet seems to bounce back.
Local licensed snake catcher — Biloela Snake Service, Rob, 24 hour Biloela and surrounds.
0459 759 099Sightings are reported by community members and are a courtesy heads-up only — they are not a substitute for official emergency alerts. Always use your own judgement and contact authorities for anything dangerous. Inappropriate reports can be removed by the site admin.
