Snake Awareness for Hikers

When we hike in Western Australia, we’re stepping into snake habitat. Understanding these fascinating animals can help us explore with greater awareness, respect and confidence.

Snake Awareness for Hikers takes the uncertainty out of snake encounters by giving you practical knowledge you can use when you’re out exploring. It’s exactly what The Hike Hub is about — building the skills, knowledge and confidence to become a more capable hiker.

Led by an experienced snake educator, this two-hour workshop explores snake behaviour, common trail encounters and how to respond calmly and safely if you come across one. We’ll unpack the psychology of our fear of snakes, how to reduce the risk of snake bites, essential first aid and what to do if a bite occurs in a remote location.

We’ll cover:

• Snake behaviour and common trail encounters

• Venomous and non-venomous snakes

• Fear, perception and how it influences our response

• How to respond safely to a snake encounter

• Reducing your risk of snake bite

• What to carry during snake season

• Snake bite first aid and pressure immobilisation

• Managing a snake bite in a remote location

• Common snake myths and misconceptions

You’ll also safely observe both venomous and non-venomous snakes during a controlled live demonstration, giving you the opportunity to see their behaviour and characteristics up close. 

Combine your learnings with a 3km hike in the surrounding jarrah/marri bushland and a delicious morning tea with plenty of time for questions and the chance to connect with other hikers.

You don’t need to be fearless to be a confident hiker. Understanding the environment, knowing how to prepare and having the skills to respond when something unexpected happens are all part of becoming a more capable adventurer.

Includes: 

• 2-hour Snake Awareness Workshop with Snake RnR
  
• Controlled live snake demonstration
• Snake bite prevention and first aid education
• 3 km scenic guided hike with OTBT’s expert local guides
• Nutritious & delicious morning tea to fuel your adventure
• Complimentary use of hiking poles & guidance for extra support
• Sunscreen & insect repellent provided for your comfort
• Photo stops at epic viewpoints
• Access to all experience photos via our private OTBT Connect Facebook group
• Opportunities to discover WA’s unique flora & encounter native wildlife

Meeting Place: Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Allen Rd, Mundaring. Please aim to arrive 15 mins early to ensure a prompt departure.

Terrain: Total hike distance is 3kms, the terrain is quite gentle, with only a few moderate hills.

What to Bring? 

• Backpack with 2-3L of water
• Camera
• Personal first aid/medications
• Hat, sunscreen & insect repellent
• Sturdy hiking or walking shoes
• Raincoat & warm layer
• A sense of adventure & a big smile!

Off The Beaten Track WA is an award-winning, fully accredited Western Australian tourism business, delivering high-quality guided hiking and adventure experiences. Our trained Lead Guides and Support Guides are there to support you every step of the way, carrying two-way communication devices and a personal location beacon when mobile coverage is limited. Fully licensed and insured, we focus on creating safe, well-run and genuinely memorable experience out on the trail.