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Sss-lithery return of snake season for local regions

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A local snake catcher is hoping to take the fear out of snakes for others, as sightings increase during spring when the animal awakens from brumation in search of food and a mate.

“Snakes don’t hibernate, contrary to peoples’ beliefs – they go into a state known as brumation,” Murraylands Snake Catcher, David Dique, explained.

“They’re very much awake but... they’re more torpid.

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