Australia is home to the world's 20 deadliest snakes, and as the warmer months start approaching people are being warned to be vigilant during snake season.
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Dubbo Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) vice chairman Penny Cook said people should never approach a snake.
"They will not attack unless they're provoked," Ms Cook said.
"Stay away from them and immediately call WIRES."
Spring is the season when people will start seeing more reptiles, as they come out of hiding from the cooler months to warm their bodies.
"Spring is the peak time when they come out of hiding to get warm and start hunting," Ms Cook said.
Native animals are protected by law in Australia.
It is illegal to kill, harm or take them from the wild without a licence or relevant authorisation.
WIRES have trained reptile handlers who are available to respond to most calls where it poses a threat to human safety or is injured.
"If we are able to catch them, we relocate them to a suitable place," Ms Cook said.
Trained snake handler and zookeeper at Dubbo Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Greg Kirk advises people keep their gardens clean.
"Mow lawns, restock wood piles and remove any havens for snakes," he said.
Mr Kirk said for their own safety people should always remain calm if they see a snake.
"They won't attack unless they feel threatened or provoked. Just leave it alone and stay calm," Mr Kirk said.
Since July 1 this year, NSW Ambulance paramedics have attended 27 triple-0 calls for suspected snake bites.
NSW Ambulance Inspector Giles Buchanan said people should check clothing that had been left outside before wearing them.
"Paramedics have attended many cases where people have put on boots and gloves and been bitten by spiders and even snakes which were hidden inside," he said.
Mr Kirk said an ambulance should always be called.
In the meantime a pressure bandage should be applied, with the bandage going up towards the body.
"That will stop the venom from travelling through the lymph system," he said.
"Place it in a sling and remain still."
If you find a snake in the home or garden and would like it removed please phone the NSW WIRES rescue line on 13 13 00 094 737 or call the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) on 1300 361 967.