Snake Boss

Snake Boss
GenreReality
Written byMandy Lake
Directed byMandy Lake
Starring
  • Julia Baker
  • Johnny Bagpipes
Narrated byJamie Dunn
Theme music composerJoff Bush
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of series2
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producers
  • Michael Tear
  • Edwina Thring
Producers
  • Margie Brown
  • Veronica Fury
Production locationBrisbane
Original release
NetworkAnimal Planet
Release5 October 2015 (2015-10-05) –
present

Snake Boss (also known internationally as Snake Sheila) is an Australian television series. It features Brisbane-based snake catcher Julia Baker and her partner Johnny Bagpipes as they attend call outs to capture and relocate snakes.[1] The 10-part first series premiered on Animal Planet Australia on 5 October 2015.[2] The series is produced by Flickchicks. It is narrated by Jamie Dunn.[3]

The first series was the highest rating program on record for Animal Planet Australia.[4] In April 2016, Snake Boss was renewed for a second series, which began airing on 24 October 2016.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Edmistone, Leanne (21 September 2015). "Brisbane snake-catcher, puppeteer and mum Julia Baker dared to dream ... look at her now". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
  2. ^ Knox, David (17 September 2015). "Airdate: Snake Boss". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
  3. ^ Oliver, Lee (30 September 2015). "Snake Lady Scaling New Heights". The Westerner. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
  4. ^ Lauth, Lara (2 May 2016). "Brisbane's Snake Boss show highest rating show on Animal Planet Australia". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  5. ^ Knox, David (13 April 2016). "Renewed: Snake Boss". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
  6. ^ Knox, David (27 September 2016). "Returning: Snake Boss". TV Tonight. Retrieved 27 September 2016.