Snakes in WA: New study outlines top 10 snake spots as Perth Snake catcher Marcus Cosentino

Key points

• Joondalup recorded the most venomous snake sightings in WA, with 1057, according to a new study. Geraldton ranked highest in the state for camping-area sightings, with 185.
• Snake catcher Marcus Cosentino says snakes are common across Perth and usually avoid people. He advises giving snakes space, keeping pets and children away, and calling an expert to remove them.
• He also says snakes are a natural part of the environment that people can live alongside.