Worsening Mouse Plague in Australia One of the Reasons Why Snakes are Aggressively Reproducing

In Australia's New South Wales, an infestation of mice has bred an abundance of sex-obsessed snakes. The snakes have now been driven to higher ground due to floods in the area, where they are more likely to come into contact with people and their property.

The state's snake population is growing, so the mouse infestation is not all bad news.

A representative for the NSW Farmers Association told 7NEWS.com.au that the recent mouse epidemic "gave plenty of food for the state's snake numbers, with reports of an increase in size and quantity."

Due to stormy weather on Australia's east coast, the Australian Reptile Park warned of a bumper snake season this year in October. In addition to forcing them out of their underground tunnels, the rainy weather also drives their prey outside.

Many committee members have reported an increase in snake sightings, according to Sarah Thompson of the NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee, who asserted in a press release. It's been like this for a while, but only yesterday, one of our members reported seeing three black snakes close to her home in a short period of time.

Matt Stopford, a snake catcher, told NBN News that his job was growing daily when the snakes began looking for mates and food.

Reproducing at a Rapid Rate

The snakes are preparing to reproduce as the temperature warms up in the southern hemisphere, Billy Collett of the Australian Reptile Park told 7NEWS.com.au. They have ideal environmental conditions, plenty of food, and plenty of shelters-all the pieces are in place for them to start reproducing.

According to the Australian Reptile Park, hotter weather increases the likelihood of snakes entering houses and sheds as they seek refuge from the heat.

Thompson recommended locals maintain short lawns and avoid stacking up home things so they had somewhere to hide.

People should merely use common sense, she remarked. "Watch out and be extremely cautious!"

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