WA residents allowed to kill snakes if they feel threatened

By Liam Ducey
Updated November 21 2014 - 10:08am, first published October 21 2014 - 5:10pm
Tiger snakes are said to be in strong supply around Herdsman Lake.
Tiger snakes are said to be in strong supply around Herdsman Lake.
Tiger snakes are said to be in strong supply around Herdsman Lake.
Tiger snakes are said to be in strong supply around Herdsman Lake.
Snake expert Mitchell Ladyman.
Snake expert Mitchell Ladyman.
Tiger snakes are said to be in strong supply around Herdsman Lake.
Tiger snakes are said to be in strong supply around Herdsman Lake.
Tiger snakes are said to be in strong supply around Herdsman Lake.
Tiger snakes are said to be in strong supply around Herdsman Lake.

The Department of Park and Wildlife has confirmed WA residents can kill snakes without penalty - so long as they feel immediately threatened by the slithery customer.

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