Tiger Snake Habitat & Diet

The Tiger snake is located in coastal areas, creeks, and wetlands where many times they form territories. These snakes are found in locations where there are frogs and other prey that can help support the Tiger Snake. This species is typically found in areas that extend from the southern part of Western Australia to the south part of Australia. Other areas where this snakes resides is Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales.

The Tiger Snake is a medium sized species that usually reach about three and a half feet in length. Some of these snakes have reportedly reached 6.5 feet in length. As adults, this snake mainly feeds on mice and frogs in the wild. They will also occasionally feed on lizards and birds. As a juvenile, the main food source are skinks. During the day time, these snakes are active. On nights that are unusually hot, they are not very active.

The Tiger snake likes to dwell in swampy areas out in the wild. Many times, these snakes can be found in and around waterways. This type of snake has become more common since people arrived in Australia. In fact, it is a common occurrence to find tiger snakes among populated areas in the Melbourne area. It is not uncommon to find them in people's houses in this part of Australia.

In most cases, Tiger snakes do not feed on animals more than 300 g. They are known to raid bird nests. They have even been found climbing trees that are 8 m in height. Usually small birds will chirp to alert others of the presence of a Tiger snake in the area. The Tiger Snake is an important part of the ecosystem. For example, they help keep down the rodent population. They are known to enter the burrows of pests such as rats and mice in search of prey.

The Tiger snake can accurately be described as a careful hunter. If necessary, it will stand its ground and try to intimidate others. If the snake feels it has no other choice, then it will attack. If it is threatened, it will flatten out its neck and raise its head to appear as threatening as it can. After that, if the snake still feels the threat, it will fake a strike and give a hiss. It will not actually strike unless it is provoked.