Residents and visitors to Mt Buller are reminded to take care in and around the Village due to the increased presence of snakes in the area.
                        
Whilst uncommon, we must appreciate that we share our alpine environment with snakes. The two that you are most likely to come across are the White-Lipped Snake Drysdalia coronoides and the Highlands Copperhead Austrelaps ramsayi. The below points should assist you in the event that you do see a snake:
                        
                          Do not interfere with the snake.
                          If the snake is aware of your presence, it will move
                          away from you.  Allow enough time for the snake to
                          retreat some distance before continuing on your walk. 

                          If the snake is unaware of your presence and you wish
                          to continue, leave the trail to walk around the snake
                          and return to the trail at a safe distance away.
                          If you are concerned, return the way you came.
                          In the case of a snake bite, pressure-immobilisation
                          first aid is very effective - further information on this can
                          be found online.

For further information contact: Mt Buller & Mt Stirling Alpine Resort Management Board on 03 5777 6077 or info@mtbuller.com.au