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During the past few weeks there have been a number of snakes seen on our beaches - out looking for food or just passing by.

According to local snake expert and long-time catcher, John Smith our continuing warm and sunny days have been enough to entice them out for a sunbake and a hunt.

But,  incidents of snakes terrifying  property owners have tapered off from earlier this year, with January and February two of the busiest months for relocating the reptiles for some time.

He said the warm, humid weather had contributed to an influx of snakes earlier this year.

And, it was not uncommon to see a snake on the beach, he said.

“But, they don’t stay long, they don’t like open spaces.”

He said they liked to hang around the rocks, mainly where anglers fished and cleaned their catch.

The scraps attract the rats, and the snakes go after the rats, he said.

John dispelled the popular myth that snakes, especially the eastern brown, was hostile towards humankind to the point where it would chase a person down.

The eastern brown is one of the most aggressive snakes in the world, but it would rather move away from a person than attack, he said.

But, if you step on, corner a snake, or harassed a snake, it would lash out and attack, he said.

Last month Coralee Ann Chapman captured a photo of a highly venomous death adder at about 5.30pm  on her mobile.

 According to John finding a death adder on the beach during daylight hours is unusual because this breed is fully nocturnal and likes to make its way around during the night.

“The brown snake and other types of snakes are often seen on the beaches during the warmer months; as the weather gets cooler they slowly disappear.”

He said the eastern brown caused more deaths in Australia than any other snake.