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When you need to identify a snake in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, this is the place to be. Shown here are images of the main deadly snakes likely to be encountered by people. Do not handle any venomous snakes unless you have done a recognized snake catcher course and are licensed by the government. The main species in Melbourne, Victoria are Tiger, Brown, Copperheads and Black snakes. Three non dangerous snakes are also found in Melbourne, but are rarely seen.
http://www.snakebusters.com.au/snakes-of-Melbourne.htm