Wildlife special: Keeping yourself safe around snakes and tips to avoid being swooped by magpies
Description
In this special wildlife episode the weather is warming up, snakes are on the move, and magpies are taking aim at unsuspecting walkers and cyclists. Two University of Southern Queensland experts (Dr Christina Zdenek and Dr Meg Edwards) join the show with the latest research and tips to keep you safe from snakes and magpies.
Published: 4 September 2025.
Image: UniSQ snake expert Dr Christina Zdenek (photo Chris Hay)
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