Johns Reptile Awareness Displays

Johns Reptile Awareness Displays Venomous Snake Shows
Venomous Handling/Husbandry Courses
Catch and Relocate Courses
Catch and Relocation of problem reptiles
Site Risk Assessments
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Johns Reptile Awareness Displays is owned and operated by John & Tina Mostyn. John & Tina developed and run:
Venomous Snake Husbandry & Handling Courses, both for the Beginner and Advanced Keepers. Catch and Release Courses for people wishing to obtain their Catch and Release License. As well as the Venomous Training Courses we also offer a wide range of services including Snake Safety Awareness S

eminars, Tool Box Talks, Site Risk Assessments, General Venomous Snake Inquiries and Reptile Removals and Rescues. John is a qualified Certificate IV Workplace Trainer and Assessor, Certificate III in Captive Animals, Certificate II in Animal Studies. We run the most UP TO DATE and ADVANCED VENOMOUS SNAKE Training Courses, with an emphasis on SAFETY and due to their popularity bookings are essential. John has over 15 years experience in the zoological industry specialising in venomous snakes. John was the Manager of the Venom Department at the Australian Reptile Park (Gosford) from 2011-2015. He provided the care of venomous snakes including: Tigersnakes, Cobras and Taipans, Eastern Browns and Death Adders, King Brown and Rattlesnakes, Eyelash Vipers and others as well as being in charge of the venom extraction and production of raw venom for BioCSL for the production of Antivenoms. John also worked at Sydney Wildlife World from 2006 -2011 and was Supervisor of the Reptile Department in that time. John also has been keeping venomous snakes privately for over 20yrs, and has been rescuing venomous snakes for over 20+ years. To date we have trained staff at Major Zoos and Wildlife Parks, NSW Fire, Police and Ambulance Services, SES and VRA, Correctional Services, NPWS Rangers, Council Workers, Energy Workers, Pest Control Companies and Wildlife Rescue Groups such as NATF, Wildlife Aid, Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services and South Coast Wildlife Rescue, as well as private individuals. We are also members of the MWEA (Mobile Wildlife Educators Association). We are licensed by Department of Primary Industries and are fully insured. We are also a certified training organisation for Environment & Heritage Protection QLD for all Venomous Husbandry & Handling Courses and Catch & Release Training Courses. If you are interested in attending one of our venomous training courses OR hiring us for Snake Handling Shows you can contact us by mobile phone on 0416 922 282 or 0425 237 682. We are also available for any Media enquiries.

🐍 Happy World Snake Day! 🐍Today we’re celebrating some of the most misunderstood and fascinating animals on our planet.S...
15/07/2026

🐍 Happy World Snake Day! 🐍

Today we’re celebrating some of the most misunderstood and fascinating animals on our planet.

Snakes play an essential role in healthy ecosystems by helping to control rodent populations and maintaining the balance of nature. Despite their reputation, the vast majority of snakes would much rather avoid people than confront them.

Here in Australia we’re lucky to have an incredible diversity of snake species, each perfectly adapted to its environment. The best way to appreciate them is from a safe distance and to remember that every snake has an important job to do.

At our Educational Venomous Snake Displays, we love helping people replace fear with understanding by sharing the amazing biology, behaviours and unique adaptations of these remarkable reptiles.

🐍 Did you know?

* Snakes don’t chase people—they’re usually trying to escape.
* They “smell” the world with their forked tongue.
* They don’t have eyelids, which is why they always look like they’re staring!

This World Snake Day, take a moment to appreciate these incredible animals and help spread awareness that respect, education and conservation are the keys to living alongside wildlife.

💚 Happy World Snake Day! What’s your favourite Australian snake?

Reptile Awareness DisplaysCoast Snake Catchers - Central Coast NSW

Last day of Educational Venomous Snake Displays at  Caravan & Camping NSW Illawarra Caravan lifestyle expo.Shows on ever...
12/07/2026

Last day of Educational Venomous Snake Displays at Caravan & Camping NSW Illawarra Caravan lifestyle expo.
Shows on every hour till 2pm
Face painting, magic shows and jumping castle for the kids and it’s all FREE
Come on down and say Hi and check out the show

10/07/2026

1st show of the day at Caravan & Camping NSW at the Illawarra Caravan Lifestyle expo.
Shows every hour on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Come on down to learn about our snakes, dispel the myths and learn the true facts.
There is also free face painting for kids, a magic show and jumping castle.
Fun for all!

Free Educational Venomous Snake Displays today at Wyong Milk FactoryShows are at 12, 1pm & 2pmCome on down and say Hi, a...
09/07/2026

Free Educational Venomous Snake Displays today at Wyong Milk Factory
Shows are at 12, 1pm & 2pm
Come on down and say Hi, and watch and learn about the most commonly encountered venomous snakes on the Central Coast.

03/06/2026

Release of Diamond Python from Wyoming today

We were called to a residence today at Wyoming, because the doggie alerted the resident to a really nice Diamond python ...
03/06/2026

We were called to a residence today at Wyoming, because the doggie alerted the resident to a really nice Diamond python in their yard. The resident called us and said the Diamond had gone behind their hot water service at the side of the home.
We arrived and found that there was a weep hole (rather large) behind the hot water service.
A search of the yard and a door to under the house. Armed with a torch we went under the house to find the really nice Diamond travelling from one side to the other side under the house.
Bagged and removed from the residence for the snakes safety due to a dog in the yard.
Release video to follow!

29/05/2026

Teaching them not to harm them is great! A harmless way to get a snake out of their home.
Well done to the little girl. She will grow up respecting them and not killing them.

Diamond Python removal from a residence in Bensville, was due to the owners having Guinea pigs as pets.This guy was perc...
27/05/2026

Diamond Python removal from a residence in Bensville, was due to the owners having Guinea pigs as pets.
This guy was perched above watching down on the empty Guinea pig enclosure as the residents remove the little furry friends when they noticed the Diamond camping above!

27/05/2026

Release of Ourimbah Diamond

We recieved a call today for a Diamond python in a backyard at Ourimbah.The neighbors have chickens and rats were coming...
27/05/2026

We recieved a call today for a Diamond python in a backyard at Ourimbah.
The neighbors have chickens and rats were coming into the backyard where the diamond was found. The amount of rat droppings was amazing and the resident also had small doggies as well.
The diamond was relocated

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