Warming global temperatures are dangerous for people in many ways, but they’re proving ideal for one type of animal: venomous snakes.

As Australia’s east coast experiences one of its warmest winters on record, snake season appears to have started early.

A rise in temperatures, coupled with winter rainfall, is the perfect environment for venomous snakes to become more active, the Australian Reptile Park said in a statement.

Usually this doesn’t happen until September. Billy Collett, operations manager at the park, said in a statement.