''Snake Tales'' is a 2009

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produced by Westside Film & Television and distributed by Southern Star. The series, filmed in

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, consisted of thirteen episodes and premiered on the

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on 5 September 2009.

Overview

The series revolves around a Snake Park located in the fictional suburb of Barren-Barren, the park is home to several residents, one of which is Tiger, daughter of the snake park owner Jake. Tiger is a twelve-year-old girl, who is matured well beyond her years and desires to move to the city. Her father is a not-so bright teacher, who runs the park and home school, known as the International Outback school. Tiger is joined by her brother J.J, siblings Skye and Harrison and their mother Miranda with international student Digby. Together they face the problems of living together and turning the snake park into a success.

Cast

* Peter Rowsthorn as Jake Johnson * Cecelia Peters as Tiger Rose Johnson *

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as Skye Sailendra * Nicholas Fleming as Harrison Sailendra *

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as Miranda Sailendra * Lucas Tang as Digby * Liam Maguire as J.J. Johnson * Ben Schumann as Goober

Notable Guests

* Mark Mitchell *

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* David Tredinnick *

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Episodes

Series 1

References

External links

{{DEFAULTSORT:Snake Tales Australian children's television series Nine Network original programming 2009 Australian television series debuts 2009 Australian television series endings Television series by Endemol Australia Television shows set in Australia