Summer snake safety As Summer is in full swing it’s time to take precautions to minimise your chances of encountering snakes in and around your home.
Quick guide: your water bill charges The Water Corporation takes a water meter reading approximately every two months to assess your water use and calculate your charges . Water bills are calculated and based on how many kilolitres (kL) of water you have used in your home and garden in that time. The amount you are charged per kilolitre depends on what pricing tier you are on. The Water Corporation has a tiered pricing system to encourage the careful use of water. The more water you use, the higher the price of water per kilolitre. Water use charge = Water use in kL for the period x current tier pricing Your account starts in tier 1 (the lowest tier) at the beginning of your bill year which is from July of the current year to June of the next year. If you have jumped to tier 2 or 3 within your bill year, you will revert to tier 1 when your new bill year starts. The front of your bill shows your current tier based on your total water use so far. This may explain some increases in water bills you may see throughout the year. Water use charges and tier charges can vary depending on where you live. Charges also work differently for properties that share a water meter, such as an apartment complex.
Keep your garden tidy: Keep trees and shrubs trimmed and clear away any clutter or debris in your yard that might attract snakes.
Watch your step: When walking around, take care not to step on or disturb any potential hiding spots.
Respect their space: If you come across a snake, please refrain from approaching or provoking it in any way. Most snake bites occur when people try to capture or kill snakes.
Call In professionals: Contact a local professional snake catcher or call the Wildcare Helpline on 9474 9055 to be referred to a reptile remover.
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