For more than a decade, Rob Ambrose has been one of Sydney’s most familiar and trusted reptile specialists. Since beginning his full-time snake-catching career in 2010, Rob has safely removed tens of thousands of snakes across the Greater Sydney region, earning a reputation for calm handling, reliability and deep field expertise.
As Senior Catcher for Sydney Snake Catcher, Rob is often the face people recognise — the person they’ve seen on the news, at community events or demonstrating safe reptile handling at La Perouse. He is widely regarded as one of the most experienced and steady-handed snake catchers working in urban Australia today.
Before joining Sydney Snake Catcher, Rob worked at Western Sydney University supporting fieldwork, research and environmental programs. This grounding in science and education continues to shape the way he communicates with the public, helping people understand why snakes appear in built-up areas and how to coexist with Sydney’s native wildlife.
Rob is also the current presenter at the historic La Perouse Snake Show, one of Australia’s longest-running wildlife demonstrations. For more than a century the show has been part of Sydney’s natural history, and Rob continues that tradition by delivering engaging, conservation-focused presentations to thousands of visitors each year.
Rob attends call-outs across homes, construction sites, government properties, schools and commercial premises — safely removing everything from Red-bellied Black Snakes and Eastern Browns to Diamond Pythons and Golden Crown Snakes.
Reliable, experienced and highly respected, Rob Ambrose is one of Sydney’s leading urban reptile specialists.
When residents search for snake catcher near me, snake removal Sydney or licensed snake catcher, they’re often looking for Rob. He offers:
Rob’s decade-long contribution to Sydney Snake Catcher has shaped industry standards and ensured safe outcomes for both people and wildlife.
