As part of the marsupial family, the Mountain Pygmy Possum is Australia’s only hibernating marsupial. These little possums weigh only 45 grams and are so small that they can fit in the palm of your hand.
Dependent on winter snow environment, Australian Mountain Pygmy Possums in the alpine regions of… Read More
Never before in history has biodiversity and Eco-system conservation been so important, it is paramount for the future of humanity and all life on the planet. As ecosystems around the world – including Australia – are under attack by large scale land development and pollution generated by urban areas, the… Read More
While the Great Outback is teeming with wildlife such as snakes, these animals often find their way into suburbs and city centres. This is why snake safety training is important for everyone, especially for children. One of the first things people find interesting is that not all snakes are venomous.… Read More
Climate change risk assessments are conducted on cities, states, and countries after server weather events occur, the purpose of these is to determine how global warming is negatively affecting not only the economy of a region, changes in air quality that could affect people, but also for the wildlife that… Read More
Australia is rich with wildlife, among these are reptiles such snakes. There are many types of snakes in Australia, but only few are venomous. One of the most venomous snakes is the eastern brown snake, it is a defensive and highly dangerous reptile that people should be made aware of,… Read More
If someone you know is bitten by a snake, then they need immediate first aid treatment. Unfortunately, many people are still unfamiliar with snakes enough to tell the venomous snakes apart from non-venomous snakes. This is why all snake bites should be treated as venomous bites.
Immediate First Aid Tips… Read More
Spencer’s goanna, also known as Spencer’s monitor (binomial name Varanus spenceri), is a species of monitor lizard that is endemic to Australia. Belonging to the family Varanidae, it was named after the English-Australian biologist Walter Baldwin Spencer.
Spencer’s monitors are moderately sized monitor lizards that can grow to up to… Read More
Does your community or school having a festival, fair or carnival coming up? If so, Black Snake Productions has some great ideas on activities you and your group can provide, such as a wildlife meet and great party hosted by professional wildlife demonstrators. Wildlife displays are guaranteed to deliver an… Read More
Everyday children are learning new things about society, technologies, and basic school subjects, although these are all import subjects children should know about, there is another subject that is of paramount importance – wildlife conservation. Protecting the natural habitat of endangered animals is at the foundation of wildlife conservation, which… Read More
The world is an amazing place, and there is so much to learn about it, especially in regards to the nearly countless types of animals species there are on the planet. Learning about animals is not only a hobby for children, adults too have placed an importance on the concern… Read More
Hunting, capturing, and selling wild animals has always been part of the long list of things humans do that harm the ecosystem overtime. However, a new and growing movement that involves capturing animals for the purposes of research and conservation is being set up that redefines our original understanding of… Read More
Having a pet snake inside your house is one thing, but having a wild snake invading your home can dangerous, if it is a venomous snake. If you chance upon a snake at home, your first instinct is to probably kill it, but it is unwise to attempt it. Instead,… Read More
Arachnophobia is one of the most common phobias in the world, accounting for about 40% of all phobias. It is generally considered a subcategory of entomophobia – the fear of insects – and affects as much as 70 – 80% of the world’s population. And, like all phobias, it is… Read More
For over 10 years Black Snake Productions have provided educational, fun, and interactive wildlife presentations with the help of our amazing animals, at schools, corporate events, shopping centres, country shows, and festivals across the country. We also provide informative blog articles that also help people to better understand native Australian… Read More
Australia has many types of animals, some that are also found to inhabit other southeastern regions of Asia, such as the well-known wild canine (Canis lupus dingo) called the Dingo. These hardy, carnivorous dogs can survive and thrive in various types of environments, however, with the fast development of land… Read More
The world is changing and developing, faster than ever before, and the importance of preserving wild animals and their habitats can’t be overestimated. In fact, it is the children of today that will become the stewards of our planet in the near future, which is why they should be helped… Read More
In today’s busy corporate environment, it is important that people get along, as there are a variety of personalities among staff members, and, to be productive, it is important that everyone can get along. To accomplish this, corporate team building is now very popular, as it is proven to have… Read More
There are many interesting facts to learn about snakes in Australia, such as there are 140 species of snakes that live on land, and 32 species of sea snakes. Interesting to note that roughly 100 species of snakes are venomous, but only 12 snakes types have a bite that could… Read More
Reptiles and amphibians are amazingly captivating and mysterious species that have long held peoples’ interest. With an ancient pedigree and an equally long and storied history in myth and legend, they are no less intriguing and mysterious today as they were hundreds of years ago.
Yet while in the old… Read More
In this day and age, more than ever before, it is paramount that young children are taught the importance of wildlife conservation as a bridge that will reconnect modern society to nature. Today, kindergarten students are constantly bombarded with television, gaming, and gadgets, but have little exposure to wildlife and… Read More
