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Graceful Tree Frog (Ranoidea gracilenta)Observer
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This frog was picked up and moved to safety after located by dogs. The frog was uninjured and put in a safer spot in the garden after the dogs were removed
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Northern Banjo Frog (Limnodynastes terraereginae)Observer
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This healthy female was seen out in the garden after a storm
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Ornate Burrowing Frog (Platyplectrum ornatum)Observer
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There are 15 native frog species on this property
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Great Barred Frog (Mixophyes fasciolatus)Observer
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There are a lot of these guys seen around the dams
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Eastern Bearded Dragon (Pogona barbata)Observer
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Another hatchling seen not long after hatching
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Eastern Saw-shelled Turtle (Myuchelys latisternum)Observer
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These baby saw shell turtles were artificially hatched after an accidental disturbance of the nest site and predatation by birds. They were incubated and released
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Australian Water Dragon (Intellagama lesueurii)Observer
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Water Dragon babies are very common on this property every season
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Eastern Snake-necked Turtle (Chelodina longicollis)Observer
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This is a baby turtle seen around the dams having some out of water time
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Eastern Bearded Dragon (Pogona barbata)Observer
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Another hatchling seen not long after hatching on the property
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Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus)Observer
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This large male Eastern Grey lives on my property with his mob
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Eastern Bearded Dragon (Pogona barbata)Observer
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Seen not long after hatching
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Eastern Bearded Dragon (Pogona barbata)Observer
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This hatchling was one of many seen over a few days in their area of hatching
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Australian Green Tree Frog (Ranoidea caerulea)Observer
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This adult female common tree frog is regularly seen sitting in various spots in the garden
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Australian Green Tree Frog (Ranoidea caerulea)Observer
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This is one of my resident wild Common Tree frogs
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Coastal Carpet Python (Morelia spilota ssp. mcdowelli)Observer
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This baby python was one of 32 hatched in February 2023
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Common Bluetongue (Tiliqua scincoides)Observer
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This is one of my resident adult female Eastern Blue Tongue Skinks.
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Coastal Carpet Python (Morelia spilota ssp. mcdowelli)Observer
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This hatchling Coastal Carpet Python was seen not long after hatching.
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Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen)Observer
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These guys are resident wild-living birds on the property and were hand raised as rehabilitation animals and released 10 years ago. They have bred and raised babies every two seasons and always bring the babies up to the house. They disappeared unexpectedly last year for about 9-months and returned a few weeks ago. They had never left before so no idea what had happened to them but they look great.
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Nobbi Dragon (Diporiphora nobbi)Observer
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This guy was hatched from an egg dropped by a Kookaburra when I startled it accidentally so I am unsure how far the bird had carried the egg but likely had come from this property.
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Lace Monitor (Varanus varius)Observer
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This baby Monitor was hatched prematurely after heavy machinery knocked him and a sibling out of their eggs at least a month early. This guy survived after a very hard fight for life and intensive care support. His sibling was not so lucky. 3 others were artificially incubated to term and naturally hatched. All surviving babies were released in a new location as their home had been trashed by new development. A sad reality for many wildlife. Hopefully, they will grow to healthy adults and make the most of their second chance. RRQI endeavours to assist wild reptiles of all species in South East Queensland.
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Lace Monitor (Varanus varius)Observer
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This property has a healthy population of Lace Monitors
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Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)Observer
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This guy was on the wall in a new rehabilitation enclosure. Would appreciate an ID please
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Blue Garden Flatworm (Caenoplana coerulea)Observer
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This guy was found after a huge storm. There is not a huge lot known about them. They live under rocks or logs in damp soil but don't like it too wet, which is why it came out after a drenching. They can grow to 8-10 cm long and this guy was about 7 cm so a likely adult. They are a blue to black coloured animal with a light line down the dorsum (back). I had never seen these on the property before which is why he got my attention and they travel around Australia in garden soil (I have just had gardens re-soiled with potting mix and imported soil from a landscaping supply outlet, so he has likely come in with one of these bags or loads. He was followed by a mucous trail which is typical of this species.One of the unique features of these is that under unfavourable conditions, they exhibit asexual reproduction by fragmenting: lets hope he has a friend and doesn't have to resort to this!! They feed on isopods and other worms.
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Mulga Snake (Pseudechis australis)Observer
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The Mulga Snake, despite one of it's common names (the King Brown Snake) is actually a Black Snake. It is one of the largest of the Australian venomous snakes and is robust, heavy-bodied, with a wide head and stubby snout. Mulga snake venom is primarily comprised of myotoxins, however, the black snakes are regarded as 'reluctant biters' and will usually only bite when actively threatened. They are primarily lizard and amphibian eaters but will also eat birds and rodents or other small mammals. They are also well-known to eat other snakes, including other venomous snakes.