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Snakes and ratings ladders: Coast wrangler's popularity secures thrilling season two of series

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Stuart McKenzie and his colleagues from Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7 attracted plenty of interest in their debut season of Aussie Snake Wranglers on National Geographic this year, so the series has been renewed for 2022.

Scroll down to see the season two trailer

Full of action and suspense, the program thrusts audiences into Queensland’s snake catching world, where one mistake could cost your life.

Australia and New Zealand viewers have fallen in love with Stuart and his colourful team, including Mullet Mick, Adele, Chris, Jess and Olivia.

Since its debut in September, the series has proved to be a hit with local audiences, routinely being the most watched factual program on subscription television in its Tuesday night time-slot.   

McKenzie leads his dedicated snake catching team in the beautiful surrounds of the Sunshine Coast, as they work in one of the most active snake regions in the world.

More than 20 different species call the area home, including the world’s second most venomous snake, the Eastern Brown snake, highly venomous red-bellied black snakes, whip snakes, giant carpet pythons and more.

Each episode is a thrill ride that sees the team respond to the distress calls of everyday Australians who find themselves face-to-face with the reptiles.

The series is produced by Breakout Productions in partnership with the South Australian Film Corporation and is available on-demand via Foxtel, Fetch and SKY NZ.

Stuart and the team put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of those who find a slithering surprise in their home, school or business.

Season one has already showcased the weird and wonderful places snakes can call home, from school playgrounds to swimming pools, sheds and even the fridge.

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Kylie Watson-Wheeler, who is the Senior Vice President and Managing Director for the Walt Disney Company in Australia and New Zealand, said they were delighted to welcome back Stuart and his team.

Stuart McKenzie nabs a python from a roof.

“We’re thrilled to have another season of Aussie Snake Wranglers premiering on National Geographic next year,” she said.

“Aussie Snake Wranglers has quickly amassed a strong following on the channel and we’re proud to continue our support of a strong local production.”

“Our viewers can’t get enough of Aussie Snake Wranglers and we’re happy to say we will have more in 2022 on National Geographic.”

Season Two of Aussie Snake Wranglers is in production and will premiere next spring.

National Geographic is available on Foxtel, Fetch TV and SKY NZ.

 

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