Tiger Johnson is overjoyed because her father has finally accepted reality and is selling Snake Park and moving to the city, but then new-age Miranda Sailendra arrives with her teenage daughter Skye and falls in love with the place, upsetting both girls' plans.

Flooding has cut off the Snake Park and they're fast running out of food while Skye is distraught at missing the annual disco back home. When Digby discovers an amazing new breed of snake that captures the interest of famous billionaire Richard Brandsgates, Tiger sees a chance to solve all her problems

Tiger is shocked when Skye outscores her in the scholarship exam to the prestigious City Elementary School but before Skye can begin to enjoy her victory she has to deal with a face-to-face interview with the school's formidable and intimidating teacher, Mrs Sneech.