While many snakes follow the traditional reptilian behaviour of laying eggs, some snakes give birth to live young. Top 10 Things to Do in Hamilton Island, Australia - Culture Trip Recommended experiences in and around Hamilton Island. I doubt you will even see a snake. You have the rare opportunity to get your picture taken while holding a Koala. There is no shortage of beautiful and exotic birds in the Whitsunday region. You are just about guaranteed to see and even swim alongside these special species on a day or overnight sailing trip around the Whitsunday Islands. Did they also tell you that crocs walk down the main street? I met a Canadian a few months ago who had been in Aus. Almost all juvenile snakes are independent from birth, and instinctively begin hunting and feeding by themselves. Hamilton Island Wildlife is located on the resort side of the island. Encounters and VIP tours book out fast so payment is essential. Plus they are slow movers, and can be exterminated by hand. Snakes are plentiful. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. The only snake we saw, was up in Cape Trib at Wujal Wujal, when we were led by an aborigini guide to Bloomfield falls. The only croc ( other than the sydney zoo) was a rather large fellow, on a sandy bank on the bloomfield river. When you can use the term 'infested' to talk about a snake population, that's a lot of snakes on one island. In Australia, snakes are much more active and alert in the summer months when it is warmer. In Whitsunday Animals. Fee free payments can be made via EFTPOS. Australia is arguably home to some of the most unique animals on the planet. However, if we saw areas were posted as to croc danger, we paid attention to those warnings. NOT on Hamilton or the Whitsundays. Kangas. Koalas. Snakes. - Hamilton Island Wildlife - Tripadvisor Whale season is generally in the cooler months between July to September, and with increasing populations, they have been arriving earlier and staying later. Become part of Most commonly spotted snake is the green tree snake, which is harmless (and quite cute!). Report inappropriate content AndPancho Brisbane, Australia Level Contributor 1,053 posts 281 reviews 137 helpful votes 4. snakes on hamilton island - Hamilton Island Forum - Tripadvisor Activity/tour details, prices and timings are subject to change at any time. Had a look at the place you are renting today .. got some photos and guess what .. no snakes but you have a family of some fantastic lizards right outside your front patio, They cross in front every day from morning till late at night .. saw 3 yesterday dont be scared and make sure you have your camera handy .. obviously dont let your little one near them but goodness to see these what are minature creatures to those that roam the world thousands of years ago are simply amazing, There is a large wall near you and we watched them climbing them up and down and their tongues darting in and out .. you will love it, Unfortuneately we had some of those large flies also today .. we call them "butt" flies and they do hurt and when you hit them .. they are so big you can see them shake their heads .. quite a funny site, Also make sure you keep the doors closed as a cockie flew straight in my sliding door yesterday and it was fun getting it out .. it made it to the kitchen, any food and it would have been gone, Also dont leave any food in the buggy as we left bread rolls sitting there and the cockies had a lovely feast, Watch out for the possums at night as they will also come onto the table looking for food .. you will see them scurrying along the ground in front of where you are, They are also down by the pool area .. again at night time .. we saw a mum with a baby on the back .. again they can bite so whilst lovely to look at, dont let your little one near them, There were so many children on the island that you dont have to fear for your 2 yo .. no bindies in the grass and the sand is very safe for them to play on, I will give the report on the clownfish club on the other post.