by Janne Torkkola | Feb 16, 2018 | News
The Eastern Brown Snake is often thought of as one of the scariest creatures in Australia, land of the scary creatures. Since childhood we’ve all heard tales about people being chased by these animals, obviously bent on our destruction. However, what many of... by Janne Torkkola | Jan 30, 2018 | News
As January comes to a close, here at Snake Out Brisbane we’re still celebrating how we started! The first six days of the year gave us six elapids in a row. An eastern brown snake (Pseudonaja textilis) on the first, a red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis... 
by Janne Torkkola | Mar 25, 2017 | News, Uncategorized
Snakes on the Brain. Essay 6. Riches from the Dust: How Australia’s Depleted Soils Promote Diverse Reptile Communities “Australia is, perhaps surprisingly with our outdoorsy reputation, a difficult landscape for agriculture. . . Though our national anthem sings... 
by Janne Torkkola | Aug 18, 2016 | Brisbane Snake, News
A Brief History of Australian Snakes – Part 2. The Rise of True Serpents Part 1. Ancient History can be found here. Imagine yourself walking through an open European woodland on a summer’s evening. It’s been a warm day, the sun is setting, and its at... 
by Janne Torkkola | Aug 18, 2016 | Brisbane Snake, News
A Brief History of Australian Snakes – Part 1. Ancient History “Science is not, despite how it is often portrayed, about absolute truths. It is about developing and understanding of the world, making predictions, and then testing these predictions.”... 
