Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938
If you've found a snake on your Box Hill property, on a building site, in the garden, near the driveway or anywhere else, call 1300 599 938. We're usually on site within around thirty minutes depending on traffic and access, and we operate twenty-four hours across Box Hill and the wider Hills Shire. We attend residential, new-build and construction sites alike. Construction sites can receive WHS documentation where required.
Box Hill is one of the most actively developing growth-corridor suburbs in the Hills Shire and one of the highest-volume callout areas in our current work. The geography is the driver. Box Hill sits on what was farmland, Cumberland Plain woodland and grazing country until estate development took off in earnest in the mid 2010s, with continuous construction from then through to the present day. Cattai Creek and the connecting drainage thread through, with the corridor extending out to Rouse Hill, Annangrove, North Kellyville and the wider Hills system. The suburb is roughly half new estate housing and roughly half active construction zone at any given moment, with the snake population of the original landscape being continuously displaced into new yards, new garages and new homes just completed.
The housing stock matters too. Box Hill is almost entirely new-build estate housing on standard suburban blocks, with the construction front still actively expanding. Pool density is high. Landscaping is fresh, with retaining walls, sandstone edging, mulched garden beds and stockpiled materials still settling in. Building sites are continuous throughout the suburb. The combination of recent farmland origin, ongoing construction displacement, new-build housing and active building sites produces the most intense growth-corridor catching profile in our work.
Snakes aren't appearing in Box Hill because something is wrong with a property or site. They're appearing because the suburb is being actively built across landscape that supported them long before the houses arrived.
Red-bellied Black Snake. A substantial proportion of our Box Hill work, particularly along Cattai Creek and the drainage corridors, and on streets developing high pool density. They follow frogs and moisture, and the creek corridor combined with the new pool population sustains frog activity. Venomous, but generally far less defensive than Browns. They will move away if given the chance.
Eastern Brown Snake. A significant and serious species we encounter on properties across the suburb. Browns thrive in the conditions a growth-corridor suburb like Box Hill provides, open paddock margins, freshly graded blocks, retained vegetation strips between estates, the active construction zones across the suburb, and the new-build streets where displacement keeps pushing the resident population sideways. Building sites in particular see a heavy concentration of callouts. New-build properties in their first one or two seasons see the highest concentration of residential callouts. Sightings concentrate around stockpiled landscaping materials, on building sites between trades, around retaining walls, freshly mulched garden beds, slipping under garage rollers where seals haven't bedded in, on warm driveways and along boundary fences. Fast, alert and highly venomous. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call us on 1300 599 938.
Diamond Python. Less common in Box Hill than in the established Hills suburbs, but present on streets backing onto the larger reserves and the remaining bushland fringes. Non-venomous, but large, adults reach two to three metres and they're powerfully built. Roof cavities are a recurring job category where they appear.
Green Tree Snake. Present in the more established sections of Box Hill, particularly along fences, in pergolas and around roof lines on the older completed estate streets. Slender, bright green or olive, fast-moving, completely harmless. They feed on skinks, geckos and small frogs and are excellent climbers. Non-venomous, but a snake inside the house still warrants professional removal.
Blue-tongued Lizard. Not a snake, but the reptile we are called for almost as often. They turn up in new garden beds, around stacked landscaping materials, on building sites and along sandstone edging. Blue-tongues are large, slow-moving native skinks that get mistaken for snakes because of their size and the way they flatten their bodies when threatened. They are harmless, beneficial, and good for a garden, they eat snails, slugs and insects.
The species mix in Box Hill makes more sense once you know what each one is following. Red-bellied Black Snakes follow frogs and moisture along Cattai Creek, the drainage and around pool pump housings. Eastern Browns follow rodents through the new estates, the active construction zones and the stockpiled materials of building sites. Diamond Pythons follow rats and mice through roof cavities on the bushland-edge streets. Green Tree Snakes follow skinks and geckos through gardens and along fence lines. Sightings increase after rain, through warm weather, and in early summer when reptiles are most active.
For Eastern Browns: building sites (a standout job category in this suburb), stockpiled landscaping materials, garages and the gaps under garage rollers where seals haven't bedded in, retaining walls (particularly fresh sandstone where the gaps are still open), freshly graded blocks with builders' material left in place, around hot water systems and air conditioning units, along long boundary fences facing reserve, paddock or active construction.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes: pool pump housings, pool surrounds and water features, garden beds with thick mulch against boundary fences, under decks and verandahs in shaded damp corners, along fences backing onto Cattai Creek or the wetter drainage lines.
For Diamond Pythons: roof cavities are the standout where they appear, particularly on completed homes with tiled roofs and small gaps under the eaves. Also along gutters and on properties with bushland or reserve exposure.
For Green Tree Snakes: along fences, through pergolas, around roof lines, in mature shrubs and along garden edges.
Step back. Bring children, pets and where relevant trades or staff to a safe distance. If possible, keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance. Don't try to move it, contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. Call 1300 599 938. We'll talk you through what to do until we arrive.
For building sites specifically, this is a stop-work matter. Keep trades back, secure the area where you can, and call us. We provide WHS documentation and incident reports for construction sites where required.
The deterrent products sold at hardware stores, powders, sprays, ultrasonic devices, do not work. Skip them.
For Eastern Browns on building sites specifically, managing stockpiled materials matters. Don't let pallets, sand bags, timber stacks, sandstone blocks or landscaping materials sit untouched for weeks at a time, they become shelter. Keep boundary fence lines clear of long grass. Manage on-site rodent activity in lunch waste, food scraps and back-of-site bins.
For Eastern Browns on new-build residential properties, the most effective measure is sealing the gaps around new garage rollers and external doors before they bed in, keeping grass short along boundary fences, and managing stockpiled landscaping materials before they sit in place long enough for snakes to settle.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes, keep pool pump housings clear and unappealing as shelter. Thin out heavy garden beds along boundary fences, particularly the side facing creek or drainage corridor. Manage frog activity where it has become concentrated against the house, without killing the frogs, they're protected.
How quickly can a snake catcher get to Box Hill?
We're usually on site in Box Hill within around thirty minutes, depending on traffic and access. Sydney Snake Catcher operates twenty-four hours a day across the suburb and the wider Hills Shire. Call 1300 599 938.
Do you attend building sites and construction in Box Hill?
Yes. Building sites are a standout job category for us in Box Hill given the suburb's continuous construction activity. We attend builder, civil and trade callouts regularly and provide WHS documentation and incident reports where required.
What snakes are most common in Box Hill?
Red-bellied Black Snakes are a substantial proportion of our work in Box Hill, concentrated along Cattai Creek and around pool pump housings. Eastern Brown Snakes are a significant and serious species too, particularly on building sites, new-build properties in their first one or two seasons, and around stockpiled construction materials.
Should I try to remove the snake myself?
No. All native snakes in New South Wales are protected wildlife, and several species commonly encountered around Box Hill are highly venomous. On a building site, attempting to handle a snake is a WHS breach. The vast majority of snakebite hospital admissions involve someone trying to catch, kill or move a snake themselves. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call 1300 599 938.
Are snakes protected in New South Wales?
Yes. All native snakes are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. They must be handled and relocated by licensed catchers. Sydney Snake Catcher operates under licence MWL103807.
Sydney Snake Catcher 1300 599 938. Licensed, insured, on call 24/7 across Box Hill and the wider Hills Shire. Residential, new-build and construction sites.
Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938
If you've found a snake in your Beaumont Hills garden, on a path, near the driveway or anywhere else on the property, call 1300 599 938. We're usually on site within around thirty minutes depending on traffic and access, and we operate twenty-four hours across Beaumont Hills and the wider Hills Shire. When a snake appears unexpectedly, the right move is straightforward. Step back, give it room, call us, and let us handle it.
Beaumont Hills is one of our reliably active Hills Shire suburbs and a regular feature in our top-volume callout list. The geography is the driver. Caddies Creek runs along the southern side, the connecting drainage threads through to Rouse Hill, Kellyville and The Ponds, and the suburb itself sits across what was Cumberland Plain woodland and grazing country until estate development took off in the late 1990s. The pool density across the established estate streets is exceptionally high, and the combination of pool density, creek exposure and the connecting drainage produces a heavy Red-bellied Black Snake profile across the suburb.
The housing stock matters too. Beaumont Hills is dominated by late-1990s and 2000s estate housing on substantial blocks, with deep landscaping, mature gardens, sandstone retaining walls and very high pool density. The suburb has settled in for two decades now and the gardens have matured into the kind of habitat that sustains frog populations. Pool pump housings are a standout job category here, as they are in Bella Vista.
Snakes aren't appearing in Beaumont Hills because something is wrong with a property. They're appearing because the suburb is built across landscape that was farmland and woodland until recently, and the pool density combined with creek and drainage exposure sustains a continuous frog population that draws Red-bellies through.
Red-bellied Black Snake. The species we remove most often from Beaumont Hills, and the one that defines the suburb's catching profile. The combination of exceptional pool density, Caddies Creek and the connecting drainage sustains a strong year-round frog population, and Red-bellies follow frogs. Pool pump housings come up consistently as the standout job category. Sightings concentrate on the high-pool-density streets, around water features, garden ponds and on streets backing onto Caddies Creek. Venomous, but generally far less defensive than Browns. They will move away if given the chance.
Eastern Brown Snake. A substantial proportion of our Beaumont Hills work, particularly on the drier blocks, properties with chicken coops or accumulated yard storage, and the streets backing onto the open paddock and reserve country to the north. Browns work the boundary fences between the established suburb and the still-active growth corridor to the north. Highly venomous. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call us on 1300 599 938.
Diamond Python. Present in Beaumont Hills, particularly on streets backing onto the larger reserves and the older bushland-edge properties. Non-venomous, but large, adults reach two to three metres and they're powerfully built. The mature gardens and tiled-roof homes sustain a resident Python population, and roof cavities are a recurring job category. Pythons follow rodents into the roof and settle in.
Blue-tongued Lizard. Not a snake, but the reptile we are called for almost as often. Blue-tongues are large, slow-moving native skinks that get mistaken for snakes because of their size and the way they flatten their bodies when threatened. They are harmless, beneficial, and good for a garden, they eat snails, slugs and insects. Better to call and have us confirm than to assume.
Green Tree Snake. Common in established Beaumont Hills gardens, particularly along fences, in pergolas and around roof lines. Slender, bright green or olive, fast-moving, completely harmless. They feed on skinks, geckos and small frogs and are excellent climbers. Non-venomous, but a snake inside the house still warrants professional removal.
The species mix in Beaumont Hills makes more sense once you know what each one is following. Red-bellied Black Snakes follow frogs and moisture, which is why they concentrate around pool pump housings, water features, garden ponds and along Caddies Creek and the drainage. Eastern Browns follow rodents through the drier blocks and along the boundary lines facing the growth corridor to the north. Diamond Pythons follow rats and mice, which is why they end up in roof cavities. Green Tree Snakes follow skinks and geckos through gardens and along fence lines. Sightings increase after rain, through warm weather, and in early summer when reptiles are most active.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes: pool pump housings (the standout job category in this suburb), pool surrounds and water features, garden ponds, garden beds with thick mulch against boundary fences, under decks and verandahs in shaded damp corners, along fences backing onto Caddies Creek or the wetter drainage lines.
For Eastern Browns: garages, sheds with accumulated yard storage, around hot water systems, along long boundary fences (particularly the side facing the growth-corridor paddocks to the north), around chicken coops and outdoor pet bowls.
For Diamond Pythons: roof cavities are the standout, particularly on homes with tiled roofs and small gaps under the eaves. Also along gutters, in pergolas and on properties with bushland exposure.
For Green Tree Snakes: along fences, through pergolas, around roof lines, in mature shrubs and along garden edges.
Step back. Bring children and pets indoors. If possible, keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance. Don't try to move it, contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. Call 1300 599 938. We'll talk you through what to do until we arrive.
A snake near your pool pump housing in Beaumont Hills is most likely a Red-bellied Black Snake. The suburb's pool density combined with creek exposure makes pool pumps one of the most common job locations across our entire service area.
The deterrent products sold at hardware stores, powders, sprays, ultrasonic devices, do not work. Skip them.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes, keep pool pump housings clear and unappealing as shelter. Open them up, clear cover from around them, and don't let garden beds grow against them. Thin out heavy garden beds along boundary fences, particularly the side facing the creek or drainage corridor. Manage frog activity where it has become concentrated against the house, without killing the frogs, they're protected.
For Eastern Browns, reducing rodent activity is the most effective measure. Tidy sheds and outdoor storage. Seal gaps under structures. Keep grass short along boundary fences, particularly the side facing the growth-corridor paddocks.
For Diamond Pythons specifically, reducing rodent activity in the roof is the single most useful thing. Pythons follow rats. If a Python turns up in the ceiling, the rats got there first.
How quickly can a snake catcher get to Beaumont Hills?
We're usually on site in Beaumont Hills within around thirty minutes, depending on traffic and access. Sydney Snake Catcher operates twenty-four hours a day across the suburb and the wider Hills Shire. Call 1300 599 938.
What snakes are most common in Beaumont Hills?
Red-bellied Black Snakes are a substantial proportion of our work in Beaumont Hills, particularly around pool pump housings on the high-pool-density established estate streets. Eastern Browns are a substantial proportion of the work too, particularly along the boundary lines facing the growth corridor to the north. Diamond Pythons appear in roof cavities on streets with bushland exposure.
Should I try to remove the snake myself?
No. All native snakes in New South Wales are protected wildlife, and several species commonly encountered around Beaumont Hills are highly venomous. The vast majority of snakebite hospital admissions involve someone trying to catch, kill or move a snake themselves. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call 1300 599 938.
What should I do while I'm waiting for the snake catcher?
Step back, bring children and pets indoors, and keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance if you can. Don't try to contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. If it slips into cover, watch the spot where you last saw it. Snakes often reappear within minutes once the area goes quiet.
Are snakes protected in New South Wales?
Yes. All native snakes are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. They must be handled and relocated by licensed catchers. Sydney Snake Catcher operates under licence MWL103807.
Sydney Snake Catcher 1300 599 938. Licensed, insured, on call 24/7 across Beaumont Hills and the wider Hills Shire.
Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938
If you've found a snake on your Annangrove property, in the garden, around the stables, near a shed, on a paddock or anywhere else, call 1300 599 938. We're usually on site within around thirty minutes depending on traffic and access, and we operate twenty-four hours across Annangrove and the wider Hills Shire acreage belt. When a snake appears unexpectedly, the right move is straightforward. Step back, give it room, call us, and let us handle it.
Annangrove sits on the rural fringe of the Hills Shire and is one of the more genuinely semi-rural suburbs in the metropolitan area. Most of the suburb is acreage country, large blocks measured in acres, horse properties, agistment paddocks, hobby farms, market gardens, plant nurseries, hay sheds, chicken coops, feed sheds, machinery yards and the kind of established rural housing that goes back decades. The bushland exposure is substantial, with the connecting reserve and corridor extending out to Kenthurst, Maraylya, Cattai National Park and the Cattai-Marramarra system. Cattai Creek and the connecting drainage thread through. This is country, and the snake catching profile reflects that completely.
Annangrove is serious Eastern Brown territory. The horse paddocks, feed and hay storage, stable yards, chicken coops, agistment yards and machinery sheds sustain the rodent populations that draw Browns through, and the bushland edge feeds new snakes in continuously. As with Kenthurst, the vocabulary for this suburb is different from the rest of the Hills. We attend stable yards, feed sheds, tack rooms, hay sheds, tractor sheds and chicken coops here, not garages and pool pumps. Property owners on acreage tend to know what they're looking at when a snake appears, but the volume of property where snakes can shelter makes professional removal essential.
Snakes aren't appearing in Annangrove because something is wrong with a property. They're appearing because Annangrove is rural country and the landscape supports them.
Red-bellied Black Snake. Common on Annangrove properties with permanent water, dams, troughs, ponds, market garden irrigation and pools. They follow frogs, so any concentration of frog activity (around dams, troughs, ponds or wet pasture) tends to draw them. Cattai Creek and the connecting drainage support them through the rural section. Venomous, but generally far less defensive than Browns. They will move away if given the chance.
Eastern Brown Snake. A significant and serious species we encounter on properties across the suburb. Browns thrive in the acreage and rural conditions Annangrove provides, open paddocks, horse stables, feed and hay sheds, chicken coops, machinery yards, market garden activity, plant nurseries, and the older sheds with decades of accumulated storage. The rodent populations sustained by feed, hay, grain and stable yards keep them through every warmer month. Sightings concentrate around stable yards, feed bins, hay storage, machinery sheds, under tractors, around chicken coops and aviaries, along long paddock boundary fences, in nursery plant areas and in the older sheds. Fast, alert and highly venomous. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call us on 1300 599 938.
Diamond Python. A regular feature of Annangrove work, particularly on properties backing onto bushland reserve, the creek corridors or the Cattai-Marramarra system. Non-venomous, but large, adults reach two to three metres and they're powerfully built. The mature trees, older tiled-roof homes, hay sheds and machinery sheds sustain a resident Python population. Pythons follow rodents and Annangrove sustains rodent populations easily, so roof cavities, hay shed rafters and feed shed beams are all recurring job locations here.
Eastern Water Dragon. Common along Cattai Creek, on rocks near water, around dams and on properties bordering the creek corridors. Harmless, but large and capable of giving a defensive bite if cornered.
Green Tree Snake. Common in mature Annangrove gardens, around pergolas, along fences and in established trees. Slender, bright green or olive, fast-moving, completely harmless. They feed on skinks, geckos and small frogs and are excellent climbers. Non-venomous, but a snake inside the house still warrants professional removal.
Blue-tongued Lizard. Not a snake, but the reptile we are called for almost as often. Blue-tongues are large, slow-moving native skinks that get mistaken for snakes because of their size and the way they flatten their bodies when threatened. They are harmless, beneficial, and good for a garden or paddock, they eat snails, slugs and insects.
The species mix in Annangrove makes more sense once you know what each one is following. Red-bellied Black Snakes follow frogs and moisture, which is why they concentrate around dams, troughs, ponds, creek lines, market garden irrigation and wet pasture. Eastern Browns follow rodents through stables, feed sheds, hay storage, chicken coops, machinery sheds, nursery plant areas and along paddock margins. Diamond Pythons follow rats and mice, which is why they end up in roof cavities, hay sheds and feed shed rafters. Green Tree Snakes follow skinks and geckos through gardens and along fence lines. Sightings increase after rain, through warm weather, and in early summer when reptiles are most active.
For Eastern Browns: stable yards (the standout job category in this suburb), feed sheds, hay sheds, chicken coops, aviaries, machinery sheds, under tractors and parked equipment, around dams and troughs, along long paddock boundary fences, through paddock margins, around tack rooms and the older sheds with accumulated yard storage, in plant nursery rows and irrigation areas, inside houses where a Brown has followed rodents in.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes: dam edges, trough surrounds, market garden irrigation lines, pool pump housings on the residential properties, garden ponds, wet pasture sections, garden beds with thick mulch in shaded damp corners, along fences backing onto Cattai Creek or the wetter drainage lines.
For Diamond Pythons: roof cavities are a standout, particularly on older homes with tiled roofs and small gaps under the eaves. Also in hay shed rafters, feed shed beams, machinery shed corners, along gutters, on warm sandstone retaining walls and along fence lines facing bushland.
For Eastern Water Dragons: along creek lines, around dam edges, on rocks near water and on properties bordering the waterways.
For Green Tree Snakes: along fences, through pergolas, around roof lines, in mature shrubs and along garden edges.
Step back. Bring children, pets and where relevant any horses, stock or working dogs to a safe distance. If possible, keep a visual on the snake from a safe place. Don't try to move it, contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. Call 1300 599 938. We'll talk you through what to do until we arrive.
For acreage and horse properties, the location of the sighting matters. Tell us if it's in a stable yard, a feed shed, a hay shed, a tack room, a chicken coop, a machinery shed, a paddock margin or a nursery row. We attend these specific job types regularly and the location helps us understand what we're walking into before we arrive.
The deterrent products sold at hardware stores, powders, sprays, ultrasonic devices, do not work. Skip them.
For Eastern Browns on acreage and horse properties, reducing rodent activity is the single most effective measure. That means active rodent control around feed sheds, hay storage and stable yards. Lift hay bales off the ground where possible. Keep feed in sealed metal containers. Tidy machinery yards and clear accumulated yard storage. Manage chicken coops and aviaries so they don't sustain a permanent rodent population. Seal gaps in shed walls and around stable doors where you can.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes, keep dam surrounds, trough areas and pool pump housings tidy. Thin out heavy garden beds along the wetter sections. Manage frog activity where it has become concentrated against the house, without killing the frogs, they're protected.
For Diamond Pythons in roof cavities, hay sheds and feed sheds specifically, reducing rodent activity is the single most useful thing. Pythons follow rats. If a Python turns up in a hay shed, the rodents got there first.
How quickly can a snake catcher get to Annangrove?
We're usually on site in Annangrove within around thirty minutes, depending on traffic and access. Annangrove's distance from the main residential cluster means access times can run slightly longer than for inner Hills suburbs, but we attend the suburb regularly. Sydney Snake Catcher operates twenty-four hours a day. Call 1300 599 938.
What snakes are most common in Annangrove?
Red-bellied Black Snakes are a substantial proportion of our work in Annangrove, concentrated on properties with dams, troughs, ponds, market garden irrigation or creek frontage. Eastern Brown Snakes are a significant and serious species on the acreage, horse properties, feed and hay storage, stable yards, chicken coops, machinery sheds and plant nurseries. Diamond Pythons turn up in roof cavities, hay sheds and feed sheds on bushland-edge properties.
Should I try to remove the snake myself?
No. All native snakes in New South Wales are protected wildlife, and several species commonly encountered around Annangrove are highly venomous. The vast majority of snakebite hospital admissions involve someone trying to catch, kill or move a snake themselves. On acreage properties, that risk is compounded by the presence of horses, working dogs and stock. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call 1300 599 938.
What should I do while I'm waiting for the snake catcher?
Step back, bring children, pets and stock to a safe distance, and keep a visual on the snake from a safe place if you can. Don't try to contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. If it slips into cover, watch the spot where you last saw it. Snakes often reappear within minutes once the area goes quiet.
Are snakes protected in New South Wales?
Yes. All native snakes are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. They must be handled and relocated by licensed catchers. Sydney Snake Catcher operates under licence MWL103807.
Sydney Snake Catcher 1300 599 938. Licensed, insured, on call 24/7 across Annangrove and the wider Hills Shire acreage belt.
Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938
If you've found a snake at your Norwest property or workplace, in the garden, on a path, in a building site, around a commercial premises or anywhere else, call 1300 599 938. We're usually on site within around thirty minutes depending on traffic and access, and we operate twenty-four hours across Norwest and the wider Hills Shire. We attend residential, strata, commercial and industrial sites alike. We can provide WHS documentation and incident reports where commercial clients require them.
Norwest is a different kind of suburb to most of what we attend in the Hills, and the catching profile here reflects that. The Norwest Business Park sits at the heart of the suburb, with corporate offices, head office buildings, light industrial premises, retail and food precincts, hotels, gyms, the Norwest Metro station and the connecting commercial frontages. Around and through that commercial core sits residential housing, including a substantial proportion of medium-density and high-density apartment complexes, townhouse developments and strata residential blocks. Lake Norma, Bella Vista Farm Park and the Strangers Creek corridor wrap around the western and northern sides. The business park itself is landscaped throughout, with retention basins, irrigated frontages, parkland buffers and the kind of mature plantings that come with two decades of corporate landscaping.
What that produces is a hybrid catching profile. Commercial and industrial premises with retention basins, landscaped frontages and continuous rodent activity on the warehouse and office side. High-density residential complexes with shared gardens, pool decks and basement carparks. Hotels and food precincts where the back-of-house bins and surrounds draw rodents. The connecting parkland and lake edge brings frog activity into the mix. All of it produces snake work, just of a different texture to the established residential streets elsewhere in the Hills.
Snakes aren't appearing in Norwest because something is wrong with a site. They're appearing because the suburb is built across landscape that supports them and the commercial footprint sustains continuous rodent activity that draws Browns and Pythons in particular.
Red-bellied Black Snake. Common around Lake Norma, the Bella Vista Farm Park edge and the residential complexes with shared gardens, ponds, water features and pool decks. Pool pump housings on residential strata properties come up consistently. They follow frogs, and the parkland-and-lake exposure on the western side of Norwest sustains a strong frog population. Venomous, but generally far less defensive than Browns. They will move away if given the chance.
Eastern Brown Snake. A significant and serious species on the commercial and industrial side of Norwest. Browns work the retention basins, the open landscaped frontages, the warehouse perimeters, the long boundary lines and the back-of-house surrounds where rodent activity is continuous. Sightings concentrate around loading docks, behind warehouses, in landscaped buffer zones, around retention basins and along long boundary fences. Fast, alert and highly venomous. For commercial sites, this is a stop-work matter, evacuate the immediate area, keep staff back, and call us on 1300 599 938. We provide WHS documentation on site for commercial clients.
Diamond Python. Present in Norwest, particularly in roof cavities of the older residential housing, in commercial buildings with continuous rodent activity in the roof void or warehouse roof, and on the residential strata complexes backing onto parkland or reserve. Non-venomous, but large, adults reach two to three metres. We've attended commercial buildings where a Python has settled in the roof void following the building's resident rodent population. They follow rats and they stay where the food is.
Eastern Water Dragon. Common around Lake Norma, along the parkland edges, on landscaped commercial frontages with water features and in the residential complexes near the lake. Harmless, but large and capable of giving a defensive bite if cornered. We attend Water Dragon callouts at commercial premises where staff don't recognise the species and need it confirmed and moved.
Green Tree Snake. Common in the residential sections of Norwest, particularly in established gardens, along fences, in pergolas and around roof lines. Slender, bright green or olive, fast-moving, completely harmless. Non-venomous, but a snake inside a residential building or commercial premises still warrants professional removal.
Blue-tongued Lizard. Not a snake, but the reptile we are called for almost as often. Blue-tongues are large, slow-moving native skinks that get mistaken for snakes because of their size and the way they flatten their bodies when threatened. They are harmless, beneficial, and good for a garden, they eat snails, slugs and insects. Better to call and have us confirm than to assume.
The species mix in Norwest makes more sense once you know what each one is following. Red-bellied Black Snakes follow frogs and moisture, which is why they concentrate around Lake Norma, the Bella Vista Farm Park edge and pool pump housings on residential strata blocks. Eastern Browns follow rodents through the business park, around retention basins, behind warehouses and along commercial perimeters where back-of-house activity sustains a rodent population. Diamond Pythons follow rats and mice into roof cavities, both residential and commercial. Eastern Water Dragons follow insects and small prey along the waterways. Sightings increase after rain, through warm weather, and in early summer when reptiles are most active.
For Eastern Browns on commercial sites: retention basins (a standout job category), landscaped frontages, loading docks, behind warehouses, back-of-house bin surrounds, along long boundary fences, in maintenance yards and around stored materials. For commercial clients: this is a stop-work matter requiring documented incident reporting.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes: pool pump housings on residential strata properties, pool surrounds and water features, garden beds with thick mulch against boundary fences, on properties bordering Lake Norma, Bella Vista Farm Park or Strangers Creek, around lakeside walkways and parkland edges.
For Diamond Pythons: roof cavities on residential housing, roof voids and ceiling spaces in commercial buildings (particularly warehouses, hospitality premises and older office buildings with rodent activity), along gutters, on warm sandstone retaining walls and in pergolas.
For Eastern Water Dragons: along Lake Norma edges, on landscaped commercial frontages with water features, around retention basins, on rocks near water and on properties bordering parkland.
For Green Tree Snakes: along fences, through pergolas, around roof lines, in mature shrubs and along garden edges.
Step back. Bring children, pets and where relevant any staff or members of the public to a safe distance. If you're at a commercial premises, evacuate the immediate area and keep staff back. If possible, keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance. Don't try to move it, contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. Call 1300 599 938. We'll talk you through what to do until we arrive.
For commercial and strata clients: we can provide WHS documentation, incident reports and site-specific written advice where required. Tell us when you call if you need documentation, and we'll prepare it on site.
The deterrent products sold at hardware stores, powders, sprays, ultrasonic devices, do not work. Skip them.
For Eastern Browns on commercial sites, reducing rodent activity is the single most effective measure. That means rodent management around back-of-house bins, loading docks, warehouse perimeters and food and beverage premises. Lift stored materials off the ground where possible. Manage waste streams. Tidy boundary fence lines and clear long grass. Maintain retention basin surrounds.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes on residential strata properties, keep pool pump housings clear and unappealing as shelter. Thin out heavy garden beds along boundary fences, particularly the side facing lake or parkland.
For Diamond Pythons in commercial buildings or residential roof cavities, reducing rodent activity is the single most useful thing. Pythons follow rats. If a Python has settled in a warehouse roof void or residential ceiling, the rodents got there first.
How quickly can a snake catcher get to Norwest?
We're usually on site in Norwest within around thirty minutes, depending on traffic and access. Sydney Snake Catcher operates twenty-four hours a day across the suburb and the wider Hills Shire. Call 1300 599 938.
Do you attend commercial and industrial sites in Norwest?
Yes. We attend commercial and industrial premises across the Norwest Business Park, including offices, warehouses, hotels, gyms, retail, hospitality and the strata residential complexes. We can provide WHS documentation and incident reports where required.
What snakes are most common in Norwest?
Red-bellied Black Snakes are a substantial proportion of our work in Norwest, concentrated around Lake Norma, Bella Vista Farm Park and pool pump housings on residential strata blocks. Eastern Brown Snakes are a significant and serious species on the commercial and industrial side, across the business park, retention basins, warehouse perimeters and commercial frontages. Diamond Pythons appear in residential roof cavities and in commercial buildings with continuous rodent activity in the roof void.
Should staff or residents try to remove the snake themselves?
No. All native snakes in New South Wales are protected wildlife, and several species commonly encountered around Norwest are highly venomous. The vast majority of snakebite hospital admissions involve someone trying to catch, kill or move a snake themselves. On commercial sites, attempting to handle a snake is a WHS breach. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call 1300 599 938.
Are snakes protected in New South Wales?
Yes. All native snakes are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. They must be handled and relocated by licensed catchers. Sydney Snake Catcher operates under licence MWL103807.
Sydney Snake Catcher 1300 599 938. Licensed, insured, on call 24/7 across Norwest and the wider Hills Shire. Residential, strata, commercial and industrial.
Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938
If you've found a snake in your West Pennant Hills garden, on a path, near the driveway or anywhere else on the property, call 1300 599 938. We're usually on site within around thirty minutes depending on traffic and access, and we operate twenty-four hours across West Pennant Hills and the wider Hills Shire and Hornsby corridor. When a snake appears unexpectedly, the right move is straightforward. Step back, give it room, call us, and let us handle it.
West Pennant Hills sits straddled across the Hills Shire and Hornsby LGA boundary, hard up against Cumberland State Forest on the eastern side and the connecting bushland that runs through to Cherrybrook, Pennant Hills and the wider Berowra Valley system. Devlins Creek and the connecting gully drainages thread through the suburb. The bushland exposure on the reserve-edge streets is substantial and continuous. This is genuine Diamond Python country, and the callout profile reflects that.
The housing stock matters too. West Pennant Hills is dominated by large blocks with deep established gardens, mature canopy, sandstone retaining walls, terraced terrain and older tiled-roof homes from the 1960s through to the 1990s. Pool density is high. Mature plantings, sandstone outcrops and dense ground cover give snakes endless habitat once they're on a property. The bushland edge does the rest.
Snakes aren't appearing in West Pennant Hills because something is wrong with a property. They're appearing because the suburb sits on top of, and continuous with, one of the most productive reptile habitat networks in Sydney.
Diamond Python. The standout species in our West Pennant Hills work, and a major proportion of our work here. Non-venomous, but large, adults reach two to three metres and they're powerfully built. The bushland exposure, mature gardens and older tiled-roof homes sustain a resident Python population, and roof cavities are a major job category. Pythons follow rodents into the roof and settle in. We also find them stretched across warm retaining walls, curled behind shrubs, on sandstone steps, in pergolas, along gutters and on warm driveways. They rely on camouflage rather than speed and usually stay still when you find them. They don't chase, they don't behave aggressively. If you hear soft movement in the ceiling or see one anywhere on the property, call 1300 599 938.
Red-bellied Black Snake. Common along Devlins Creek and the connecting drainage corridors, in the wetter gullies between streets, and on properties with pools, ponds or thick damp garden beds. They follow frogs, so frog activity (particularly after rain and through the warmer months) tends to bring them through. Venomous, but generally far less defensive than Browns. They will move away if given the chance.
Golden-crowned Snake. Common in West Pennant Hills, although most residents never see one. Small, nocturnal, with a pale crown-like marking across the head and a pink belly. During the day they shelter under sandstone blocks, loose bark, timber sleepers, pot plants, garden edging and leaf litter. The sandstone country and deep established gardens of West Pennant Hills give them ideal habitat. Venomous, but the bite causes only local symptoms in most cases and is not regarded as dangerous to adults, still warrants professional handling.
Green Tree Snake. Common in West Pennant Hills, particularly in mature gardens, along fences, in pergolas and around roof lines. Slender, bright green or olive, fast-moving, completely harmless. They feed on skinks, geckos and small frogs and are excellent climbers, which is why they sometimes turn up at elevated parts of the property. Non-venomous, but a snake inside the house still warrants professional removal.
Eastern Brown Snake. Less common in West Pennant Hills than the species above, but present, particularly on the drier blocks and around properties with rodent activity, chicken coops or accumulated yard storage. Highly venomous. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call us on 1300 599 938.
Blue-tongued Lizard. Not a snake, but the reptile we are called for almost as often. Blue-tongues are large, slow-moving native skinks that get mistaken for snakes because of their size and the way they flatten their bodies when threatened. They are harmless, beneficial, and good for a garden, they eat snails, slugs and insects. Better to call and have us confirm than to assume.
The species mix in West Pennant Hills makes more sense once you know what each one is following. Diamond Pythons follow rats and mice, which is why they end up in roof cavities. Red-bellied Black Snakes follow frogs and moisture, which is why they concentrate along Devlins Creek and the wetter gully sections. Golden-crowned Snakes follow small lizards and skinks under leaf litter and sandstone. Green Tree Snakes follow skinks and geckos through gardens and along fence lines. Eastern Browns follow rodents through the drier parts of the suburb. Sightings increase after rain, through warm weather, and in early summer when reptiles are most active.
For Diamond Pythons: roof cavities are the standout, particularly on older homes with tiled roofs and small gaps under the eaves. Also on sandstone retaining walls, in pergolas and outdoor entertainment areas, along gutters, curled behind thick shrubs, on sunny driveways and along fence lines facing Cumberland State Forest or the connecting bushland.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes: pool pump housings, pool surrounds and water features, garden beds with thick mulch against boundary fences, under decks and verandahs in shaded damp corners, along fences backing onto Devlins Creek, gully drainages or the wetter sections of bushland.
For Golden-crowned Snakes: under sandstone blocks, around rockeries and leaf litter, beneath timber piles, paths and outdoor tiles, around damp sheltered corners of the garden.
For Green Tree Snakes: along fences, through pergolas, around roof lines, in mature shrubs and along garden edges.
For Eastern Browns: garages, sheds with accumulated yard storage, around hot water systems, along long boundary fences, around chicken coops and outdoor pet bowls.
Step back. Bring children and pets indoors. If possible, keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance. Don't try to move it, contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. Call 1300 599 938. We'll talk you through what to do until we arrive.
If you hear movement in the roof through the warmer months and you live in West Pennant Hills, a Diamond Python is one of the more likely explanations, particularly on streets backing onto Cumberland State Forest or any of the larger bushland reserves. Possums and rats are the other possibilities. We can tell the difference on site.
The deterrent products sold at hardware stores, powders, sprays, ultrasonic devices, do not work. Skip them.
For Diamond Pythons specifically, reducing rodent activity in the roof is the single most useful thing. Pythons follow rats. If a Python turns up in the ceiling, the rats got there first. Seal roof entry points where you can, keep the roof clear of stored items that draw rodents, and address roof rodent activity through proper rodent control.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes, keep pool pump housings clear and unappealing as shelter. Thin out heavy garden beds along boundary fences, particularly the side facing creek line or bushland. Manage frog activity where it has become concentrated against the house, without killing the frogs, they're protected.
For Eastern Browns, reducing rodent activity is the most effective measure. Tidy sheds and outdoor storage. Seal gaps under structures. Keep grass short along boundary fences.
How quickly can a snake catcher get to West Pennant Hills?
We're usually on site in West Pennant Hills within around thirty minutes, depending on traffic and access. Sydney Snake Catcher operates twenty-four hours a day across the suburb and the wider Hills Shire and Hornsby corridor. Call 1300 599 938.
What snakes are most common in West Pennant Hills?
Diamond Pythons are a major species in our West Pennant Hills work, particularly in roof cavities and on streets backing onto Cumberland State Forest and the connecting bushland. Red-bellied Black Snakes are a substantial proportion of the work too, concentrated along Devlins Creek and around pool pump housings. Golden-crowned Snakes are common in the sandstone country and deep gardens, though most residents never see one.
Should I try to remove the snake myself?
No. All native snakes in New South Wales are protected wildlife, and several species commonly encountered around West Pennant Hills are venomous. The vast majority of snakebite hospital admissions involve someone trying to catch, kill or move a snake themselves. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call 1300 599 938.
What should I do while I'm waiting for the snake catcher?
Step back, bring children and pets indoors, and keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance if you can. Don't try to contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. If it slips into cover, watch the spot where you last saw it. Snakes often reappear within minutes once the area goes quiet.
Are snakes protected in New South Wales?
Yes. All native snakes are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. They must be handled and relocated by licensed catchers. Sydney Snake Catcher operates under licence MWL103807.
Sydney Snake Catcher 1300 599 938. Licensed, insured, on call 24/7 across West Pennant Hills and the wider Hills Shire and Hornsby corridor.
Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938
If you've found a snake in your Glenhaven garden, on a path, near the driveway or anywhere else on the property, call 1300 599 938. We're usually on site within around thirty minutes depending on traffic and access, and we operate twenty-four hours across Glenhaven and the wider Hills Shire. When a snake appears unexpectedly, the right move is straightforward. Step back, give it room, call us, and let us handle it.
Glenhaven is one of our reliably active Hills Shire suburbs and a regular feature in our top-volume callout list. The reasons are entirely geographic. Glenhaven Reserve runs through the central spine of the suburb, the connecting bushland threads out through to the Cumberland State Forest, Cherrybrook and the wider Berowra Valley system, and Old Mans Creek drains through the eastern side. The suburb is something of a hybrid, partly large residential blocks with mature gardens, partly acreage and semi-rural country, and partly bushland-edge streets that back directly onto continuous reserve. The combination produces a varied and reliable snake catching profile.
The housing stock matters too. Glenhaven has older 1970s and 1980s brick homes on large blocks with mature canopy and deep established gardens, sandstone retaining walls and terraced terrain. Larger acreage-style holdings appear on the suburb's outer fringes, with horse properties, hobby farms and the kind of semi-rural land use that goes back decades. Pool density across the residential sections is high. The bushland exposure on the reserve-edge streets is substantial and continuous.
Snakes aren't appearing in Glenhaven because something is wrong with a property. They're appearing because the suburb sits on top of, and continuous with, a real piece of country.
Diamond Python. A major species in our Glenhaven work, particularly on streets backing onto Glenhaven Reserve, Cumberland State Forest or the connecting bushland corridors. Non-venomous, but large, adults reach two to three metres and they're powerfully built. The bushland exposure, mature gardens and older tiled-roof homes sustain a resident Python population, and roof cavities are a major job category. Pythons follow rodents into the roof and settle in. We also find them stretched across warm retaining walls, curled behind shrubs, on sandstone steps, in pergolas, along gutters and on warm driveways. They rely on camouflage rather than speed and usually stay still when you find them. They don't chase, they don't behave aggressively. If you hear soft movement in the ceiling or see one anywhere on the property, call 1300 599 938.
Red-bellied Black Snake. Common along Old Mans Creek and the gully drainages running through the suburb, in the wetter sections and on properties with pools, ponds or thick damp garden beds. They follow frogs, so frog activity (particularly after rain and through the warmer months) tends to bring them through. Venomous, but generally far less defensive than Browns. They will move away if given the chance.
Eastern Brown Snake. Present in Glenhaven, particularly on the acreage-fringe blocks and properties with horse paddocks, chicken coops, feed sheds or accumulated yard storage. The acreage side of the suburb supports a real Brown population, drawn by the rodent activity that comes with rural land use. Highly venomous. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call us on 1300 599 938.
Golden-crowned Snake. Common in Glenhaven, although most residents never see one. Small, nocturnal, with a pale crown-like marking across the head and a pink belly. During the day they shelter under sandstone blocks, loose bark, timber sleepers, pot plants, garden edging and leaf litter. The sandstone country and deep established gardens of Glenhaven give them ideal habitat. Venomous, but the bite causes only local symptoms in most cases and is not regarded as dangerous to adults, still warrants professional handling. We usually only relocate them when one has accidentally entered a home, garage or enclosed space.
Green Tree Snake. Common in Glenhaven, particularly in mature gardens, along fences, in pergolas and around roof lines. Slender, bright green or olive, fast-moving, completely harmless. They feed on skinks, geckos and small frogs and are excellent climbers, which is why they sometimes turn up at elevated parts of the property. Non-venomous, but a snake inside the house still warrants professional removal.
Blue-tongued Lizard. Not a snake, but the reptile we are called for almost as often. Blue-tongues are large, slow-moving native skinks that get mistaken for snakes because of their size and the way they flatten their bodies when threatened. They are harmless, beneficial, and good for a garden, they eat snails, slugs and insects. Better to call and have us confirm than to assume.
The species mix in Glenhaven makes more sense once you know what each one is following. Diamond Pythons follow rats and mice, which is why they end up in roof cavities. Red-bellied Black Snakes follow frogs and moisture, which is why they concentrate along Old Mans Creek and the gully drainages. Eastern Browns follow rodents through the acreage properties, feed sheds, chicken coops and horse paddocks. Golden-crowned Snakes follow small lizards and skinks under leaf litter and sandstone. Green Tree Snakes follow skinks and geckos through gardens and along fence lines. Sightings increase after rain, through warm weather, and in early summer when reptiles are most active.
For Diamond Pythons: roof cavities are the standout, particularly on older homes with tiled roofs and small gaps under the eaves. Also on sandstone retaining walls, in pergolas and outdoor entertainment areas, along gutters, curled behind thick shrubs, on sunny driveways and along fence lines facing reserve.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes: pool pump housings, pool surrounds and water features, garden beds with thick mulch against boundary fences, under decks and verandahs in shaded damp corners, along fences backing onto Old Mans Creek, the gully drainages or the wetter sections of Glenhaven Reserve.
For Eastern Browns: on acreage and horse properties, stable yards, feed sheds, hay storage, chicken coops, machinery sheds, around dams and troughs, along long paddock boundary fences. On residential blocks, garages, sheds with accumulated yard storage, around hot water systems and along boundary fences.
For Golden-crowned Snakes: under sandstone blocks, around rockeries and leaf litter, beneath timber piles, paths and outdoor tiles, around damp sheltered corners of the garden.
For Green Tree Snakes: along fences, through pergolas, around roof lines, in mature shrubs and along garden edges.
Step back. Bring children, pets and where relevant any horses or stock to a safe distance. If possible, keep a visual on the snake from a safe place. Don't try to move it, contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. Call 1300 599 938. We'll talk you through what to do until we arrive.
If you hear movement in the roof through the warmer months and you live on a Glenhaven Reserve, bushland or creek-line street, a Diamond Python is one of the more likely explanations. Possums and rats are the others. We can tell the difference on site.
The deterrent products sold at hardware stores, powders, sprays, ultrasonic devices, do not work. Skip them.
For Diamond Pythons specifically, reducing rodent activity in the roof is the single most useful thing. Pythons follow rats. If a Python turns up in the ceiling, the rats got there first. Seal roof entry points where you can, keep the roof clear of stored items that draw rodents, and address roof rodent activity through proper rodent control.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes, keep pool pump housings clear and unappealing as shelter. Thin out heavy garden beds along boundary fences, particularly the side facing reserve or creek line. Manage frog activity where it has become concentrated against the house, without killing the frogs, they're protected.
For Eastern Browns on acreage and horse properties, reducing rodent activity is the most effective measure. Active rodent control around feed sheds, hay storage and stable yards. Lift hay bales off the ground. Keep feed in sealed containers. Tidy chicken coops and outdoor pet feeding areas. On residential blocks, the standard rules apply, bait stations around sheds and garages, clean out accumulated yard storage, seal gaps under sheds and outbuildings.
How quickly can a snake catcher get to Glenhaven?
We're usually on site in Glenhaven within around thirty minutes, depending on traffic and access. Sydney Snake Catcher operates twenty-four hours a day across the suburb and the wider Hills Shire. Call 1300 599 938.
What snakes are most common in Glenhaven?
Diamond Pythons are a major species in our Glenhaven work, particularly in roof cavities and on streets backing onto Glenhaven Reserve, Cumberland State Forest or the connecting bushland. Red-bellied Black Snakes are a substantial proportion of the work too, concentrated along Old Mans Creek and around pool pump housings. Eastern Browns appear on the acreage-fringe blocks and horse properties.
Should I try to remove the snake myself?
No. All native snakes in New South Wales are protected wildlife, and several species commonly encountered around Glenhaven are venomous. The vast majority of snakebite hospital admissions involve someone trying to catch, kill or move a snake themselves. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call 1300 599 938.
What should I do while I'm waiting for the snake catcher?
Step back, bring children and pets indoors, and keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance if you can. Don't try to contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. If it slips into cover, watch the spot where you last saw it. Snakes often reappear within minutes once the area goes quiet.
Are snakes protected in New South Wales?
Yes. All native snakes are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. They must be handled and relocated by licensed catchers. Sydney Snake Catcher operates under licence MWL103807.
Sydney Snake Catcher 1300 599 938. Licensed, insured, on call 24/7 across Glenhaven and the wider Hills Shire.
Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938
If you've found a snake in your North Kellyville garden, on a path, near the driveway or anywhere else on the property, call 1300 599 938. We're usually on site within around thirty minutes depending on traffic and access, and we operate twenty-four hours across North Kellyville and the wider Hills Shire. When a snake appears unexpectedly, the right move is straightforward. Step back, give it room, call us, and let us handle it.
North Kellyville is one of the most active growth-corridor suburbs in our work, and a top-volume callout area in the Hills Shire. The geography is the driver. The suburb sits on what was farmland and Cumberland Plain woodland until roughly the early 2010s, with continuous estate development from then through to the present day. Smalls Creek, Strangers Creek and the connecting drainage thread through the suburb, feeding into the wider Hills catchment and connecting through to Kellyville, Rouse Hill, Box Hill and Beaumont Hills. The bushland and grazing country that supported the resident snake population didn't disappear when the estates went in. It got built around, and the snakes got pushed sideways into the new yards, the construction sites and the brand new homes just completed.
The housing stock matters too. North Kellyville is almost entirely new-build estate housing on standard suburban blocks. The construction has been continuous for over a decade, with new sections still active. Pool density is high. Landscaping is fresh, with retaining walls, sandstone edging, mulched garden beds and stockpiled materials still settling in. The combination of recent farmland origin, ongoing construction displacement and new-build housing produces an intense, high-volume snake catching profile through every warmer month.
Snakes aren't appearing in North Kellyville because something is wrong with a property. They're appearing because the suburb is still in the middle of being built across landscape that supported them long before the houses arrived.
Red-bellied Black Snake. A substantial proportion of our North Kellyville work, particularly along Smalls Creek, Strangers Creek and the drainage corridors, and on streets with high pool density. They follow frogs and moisture, and the creek corridors combined with the new pool population sustain frog activity. Pool pump housings come up consistently. Venomous, but generally far less defensive than Browns. They will move away if given the chance.
Eastern Brown Snake. A significant and serious species we encounter on properties across the suburb. Browns thrive in the conditions a growth-corridor suburb provides, open paddock margins, freshly graded blocks, retained vegetation strips between the estates, the active construction zones on the suburb's fringes, and the new-build streets where displacement keeps pushing the resident population sideways. New-build properties in their first one or two seasons see the highest concentration of callouts. Sightings concentrate around stockpiled landscaping materials, retaining walls, freshly mulched garden beds, slipping under garage rollers where seals haven't bedded in, on warm driveways and along boundary fences. Fast, alert and highly venomous. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call us on 1300 599 938.
Diamond Python. Less common in North Kellyville than in the established Hills suburbs, but present on streets backing onto the larger reserves, the connecting bushland or the older acreage-fringe properties. Non-venomous, but large, adults reach two to three metres and they're powerfully built. Roof cavities are a recurring job category where they appear.
Green Tree Snake. Common in the more established sections of North Kellyville, particularly along fences, in pergolas and around roof lines. Slender, bright green or olive, fast-moving, completely harmless. They feed on skinks, geckos and small frogs and are excellent climbers. Non-venomous, but a snake inside the house still warrants professional removal.
Blue-tongued Lizard. Not a snake, but the reptile we are called for almost as often. They turn up in new garden beds, around stacked landscaping materials, on warm driveways and along sandstone edging. Blue-tongues are large, slow-moving native skinks that get mistaken for snakes because of their size and the way they flatten their bodies when threatened. They are harmless, beneficial, and good for a garden, they eat snails, slugs and insects. Better to call and have us confirm than to assume.
The species mix in North Kellyville makes more sense once you know what each one is following. Red-bellied Black Snakes follow frogs and moisture along Smalls Creek, Strangers Creek and around pool pump housings. Eastern Browns follow rodents through the new estates, the construction zones and the stockpiled materials of new builds. Diamond Pythons follow rats and mice through roof cavities on the bushland-edge streets. Green Tree Snakes follow skinks and geckos through gardens and along fence lines. Sightings increase after rain, through warm weather, and in early summer when reptiles are most active.
For Eastern Browns: stockpiled landscaping materials (a standout job category in this suburb), garages and the gaps under garage rollers where seals haven't bedded in, retaining walls (particularly fresh sandstone where the gaps are still open), freshly graded blocks with builders' material left in place, around hot water systems and air conditioning units, along long boundary fences facing reserve, paddock or new construction, around chicken coops and outdoor pet bowls on the larger blocks.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes: pool pump housings, pool surrounds and water features, garden beds with thick mulch against boundary fences, under decks and verandahs in shaded damp corners, along fences backing onto Smalls Creek, Strangers Creek or the wetter drainage lines.
For Diamond Pythons: roof cavities are the standout where they appear, particularly on older homes with tiled roofs and small gaps under the eaves. Also along gutters and on properties with bushland or reserve exposure.
For Green Tree Snakes: along fences, through pergolas, around roof lines, in mature shrubs and along garden edges.
Step back. Bring children and pets indoors. If possible, keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance. Don't try to move it, contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. Call 1300 599 938. We'll talk you through what to do until we arrive.
For new-build homes specifically, the location of the sighting matters. Tell us if the snake is around stockpiled materials, in a retaining wall, under the garage roller, in a freshly mulched garden bed, or has gone inside the house. These specific locations are the most common job types in this suburb, and the location helps us understand what we're walking into.
The deterrent products sold at hardware stores, powders, sprays, ultrasonic devices, do not work. Skip them.
For Eastern Browns on new-build properties specifically, the most effective measure is sealing the gaps around new garage rollers and external doors before they bed in, keeping grass short along boundary fences, and managing stockpiled landscaping materials before they sit in place long enough for snakes to settle. On established sections, the standard measures apply, bait stations around sheds and garages, cleaning out accumulated yard storage, sealing gaps under sheds and outbuildings.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes, keep pool pump housings clear and unappealing as shelter. Thin out heavy garden beds along boundary fences, particularly the side facing creek or drainage corridor. Manage frog activity where it has become concentrated against the house, without killing the frogs, they're protected.
How quickly can a snake catcher get to North Kellyville?
We're usually on site in North Kellyville within around thirty minutes, depending on traffic and access. Sydney Snake Catcher operates twenty-four hours a day across the suburb and the wider Hills Shire. Call 1300 599 938.
What snakes are most common in North Kellyville?
Red-bellied Black Snakes are a substantial proportion of our work in North Kellyville, concentrated along Smalls Creek, Strangers Creek and around pool pump housings on the higher-pool-density streets. Eastern Brown Snakes are a significant and serious species too, particularly on new-build properties in their first one or two seasons and around stockpiled construction materials.
Should I try to remove the snake myself?
No. All native snakes in New South Wales are protected wildlife, and several species commonly encountered around North Kellyville are highly venomous. The vast majority of snakebite hospital admissions involve someone trying to catch, kill or move a snake themselves. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call 1300 599 938.
What should I do while I'm waiting for the snake catcher?
Step back, bring children and pets indoors, and keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance if you can. Don't try to contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. If it slips into cover, watch the spot where you last saw it. Snakes often reappear within minutes once the area goes quiet.
Are snakes protected in New South Wales?
Yes. All native snakes are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. They must be handled and relocated by licensed catchers. Sydney Snake Catcher operates under licence MWL103807.
Sydney Snake Catcher 1300 599 938. Licensed, insured, on call 24/7 across North Kellyville and the wider Hills Shire.
Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938
If you've found a snake on your Kenthurst property, in the garden, around the stables, near the shed, on a path or anywhere else, call 1300 599 938. We're usually on site within around thirty minutes depending on traffic and access, and we operate twenty-four hours across Kenthurst and the wider Hills Shire acreage belt. When a snake appears unexpectedly, the right move is straightforward. Step back, give it room, call us, and let us handle it.
Kenthurst is a completely different kind of suburb from the rest of the Hills Shire residential cluster, and the snake catching profile here is genuinely different too. Kenthurst is acreage and semi-rural country, large blocks (most measured in acres rather than square metres), horse properties, hobby farms, agistment yards, hay sheds, chicken coops, market gardens, machinery sheds, and the kind of established rural housing that goes back decades. Cattai Creek and Smiths Creek thread through the suburb, and the connecting bushland corridor extending out to Dural, Annangrove and the Cattai National Park system is one of the most continuous reptile habitat networks in metropolitan Sydney. The bushland exposure and the rural character together produce a heavy callout volume.
This is Eastern Brown country, and serious Eastern Brown country at that. The horse paddocks, feed sheds, hay storage, stable yards, chicken coops and machinery yards sustain the rodent populations that draw Browns through, and the bushland edge feeds new snakes in continuously. The vocabulary for this suburb is different from the rest of the Hills. We attend stable yards, feed sheds, tack rooms, hay sheds, tractor sheds and chicken coops here, not just garages and pool pumps.
Snakes aren't appearing in Kenthurst because something is wrong with a property. They're appearing because the landscape is exactly what they need.
Red-bellied Black Snake. Common on Kenthurst properties with permanent water, dams, troughs, ponds and pools, and along Cattai Creek and Smiths Creek and the connecting drainages. They follow frogs, so any concentration of frog activity (around dams, troughs, ponds or wet pasture) tends to draw them. Venomous, but generally far less defensive than Browns. They will move away if given the chance.
Eastern Brown Snake. A significant and serious species we encounter on properties across the suburb. Browns thrive in the acreage and rural conditions Kenthurst provides, open paddocks, horse stables, feed and hay sheds, chicken coops, machinery yards, market garden activity, and the older sheds with decades of accumulated storage. The rodent populations sustained by feed, hay, grain and stable yards keep them through every warmer month. Sightings concentrate around stable yards, feed bins, hay storage, machinery sheds, under tractors, around chicken coops and along long paddock boundary fences. Fast, alert and highly venomous. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call us on 1300 599 938.
Diamond Python. A genuine feature of Kenthurst work, particularly on properties backing onto bushland reserve, the creek corridors or the Cattai system. Non-venomous, but large, adults reach two to three metres and they're powerfully built. The mature trees, older tiled-roof homes, hay sheds and machinery sheds sustain a resident Python population. Pythons follow rodents and Kenthurst sustains rodent populations easily, so roof cavities, hay sheds and feed shed rafters are all recurring job locations here.
Eastern Water Dragon. Common along Cattai Creek and Smiths Creek, on rocks near water, around dams and on properties bordering the creek corridors. Harmless, but large and capable of giving a defensive bite if cornered.
Green Tree Snake. Common in mature Kenthurst gardens, around pergolas, along fences and in established trees. Slender, bright green or olive, fast-moving, completely harmless. They feed on skinks, geckos and small frogs and are excellent climbers. Non-venomous, but a snake inside the house still warrants professional removal.
Blue-tongued Lizard. Not a snake, but the reptile we are called for almost as often. Blue-tongues are large, slow-moving native skinks that get mistaken for snakes because of their size and the way they flatten their bodies when threatened. They are harmless, beneficial, and good for a garden or paddock, they eat snails, slugs and insects. Better to call and have us confirm than to assume.
The species mix in Kenthurst makes more sense once you know what each one is following. Red-bellied Black Snakes follow frogs and moisture, which is why they concentrate around dams, troughs, ponds, creek lines and wet pasture. Eastern Browns follow rodents through stables, feed sheds, hay storage, chicken coops, machinery sheds and along paddock margins. Diamond Pythons follow rats and mice, which is why they end up in roof cavities, hay sheds and feed shed rafters. Green Tree Snakes follow skinks and geckos through gardens and along fence lines. Sightings increase after rain, through warm weather, and in early summer when reptiles are most active.
For Eastern Browns: stable yards (the standout job category in this suburb), feed sheds, hay sheds, chicken coops, aviaries, machinery sheds, under tractors and parked equipment, around dams and troughs, along long paddock boundary fences, through paddock margins, around tack rooms and the older sheds with accumulated yard storage, inside houses where a Brown has followed rodents in.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes: dam edges, trough surrounds, pool pump housings on the residential properties, garden ponds, wet pasture sections, garden beds with thick mulch in shaded damp corners, along fences backing onto Cattai Creek, Smiths Creek or the wetter sections of drainage.
For Diamond Pythons: roof cavities are a standout, particularly on older homes with tiled roofs and small gaps under the eaves. Also in hay shed rafters, feed shed beams, machinery shed corners, along gutters, on warm sandstone retaining walls, in pergolas and along fence lines facing bushland.
For Eastern Water Dragons: along creek lines, around dam edges, on rocks near water and on properties bordering the waterways.
For Green Tree Snakes: along fences, through pergolas, around roof lines, in mature shrubs and along garden edges.
Step back. Bring children, pets and where relevant any horses, stock or working dogs to a safe distance. If possible, keep a visual on the snake from a safe place. Don't try to move it, contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. Call 1300 599 938. We'll talk you through what to do until we arrive.
For acreage and horse properties, the location of the sighting matters. Tell us if it's in a stable yard, a feed shed, a hay shed, a tack room, a chicken coop, a machinery shed or a paddock margin. We attend these specific job types regularly and the location helps us understand what we're walking into before we arrive.
The deterrent products sold at hardware stores, powders, sprays, ultrasonic devices, do not work. Skip them.
For Eastern Browns on acreage and horse properties, reducing rodent activity is the single most effective measure. That means active rodent control around feed sheds, hay storage and stable yards. Lift hay bales off the ground where possible. Keep feed in sealed metal containers. Tidy machinery yards and clear accumulated yard storage. Manage chicken coops and aviaries so they don't sustain a permanent rodent population. Seal gaps in shed walls and around stable doors where you can.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes, keep dam surrounds, trough areas and pool pump housings tidy. Thin out heavy garden beds along the wetter sections. Manage frog activity where it has become concentrated against the house, without killing the frogs, they're protected.
For Diamond Pythons in roof cavities, hay sheds and feed sheds specifically, reducing rodent activity is the single most useful thing. Pythons follow rats. If a Python turns up in a hay shed, the rodents got there first.
How quickly can a snake catcher get to Kenthurst?
We're usually on site in Kenthurst within around thirty minutes, depending on traffic and access. Kenthurst's distance from the main residential cluster means access times can run slightly longer than for inner Hills suburbs, but we attend the suburb regularly. Sydney Snake Catcher operates twenty-four hours a day. Call 1300 599 938.
What snakes are most common in Kenthurst?
Red-bellied Black Snakes are a substantial proportion of our work in Kenthurst, concentrated on properties with dams, troughs, ponds or creek frontage. Eastern Brown Snakes are a significant and serious species on the acreage and horse properties, drawn through by the feed, hay storage, stable yards and chicken coops. Diamond Pythons turn up in roof cavities, hay sheds and feed sheds on bushland-edge properties.
Should I try to remove the snake myself?
No. All native snakes in New South Wales are protected wildlife, and several species commonly encountered around Kenthurst are highly venomous. The vast majority of snakebite hospital admissions involve someone trying to catch, kill or move a snake themselves. On acreage properties, that risk is compounded by the presence of horses, working dogs and stock. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call 1300 599 938.
What should I do while I'm waiting for the snake catcher?
Step back, bring children, pets and stock to a safe distance, and keep a visual on the snake from a safe place if you can. Don't try to contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. If it slips into cover, watch the spot where you last saw it. Snakes often reappear within minutes once the area goes quiet.
Are snakes protected in New South Wales?
Yes. All native snakes are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. They must be handled and relocated by licensed catchers. Sydney Snake Catcher operates under licence MWL103807.
Sydney Snake Catcher 1300 599 938. Licensed, insured, on call 24/7 across Kenthurst and the wider Hills Shire acreage belt.
Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938
If you've found a snake in your Bella Vista garden, on a path, near the driveway or anywhere else on the property, call 1300 599 938. We're usually on site within around thirty minutes depending on traffic and access, and we operate twenty-four hours across Bella Vista and the wider Hills Shire. When a snake appears unexpectedly, the right move is straightforward. Step back, give it room, call us, and let us handle it.
Bella Vista is one of our reliable top-volume Hills Shire callout suburbs, and the reasons are entirely geographic. Bella Vista Farm Park and the connecting Bella Vista Reserve sit at the heart of the suburb, with the bushland and parkland extending across one of the largest continuous green areas in the Hills. Strangers Creek runs through the suburb. The connecting drainage corridors thread out to Stanhope Gardens, Kellyville, Norwest and Baulkham Hills. The Norwest Business Park and Bella Vista Metro station sit on the southern side, bringing a commercial and high-density residential dimension into a suburb otherwise defined by its parklands and lakes.
The housing stock matters too. Bella Vista is dominated by mid-1990s and 2000s estate housing on substantial blocks, with deep landscaping, mature gardens, sandstone retaining walls and very high pool density. Lake Norma and the smaller lakes through the suburb hold permanent water year-round. The Norwest Business Park and Metro precinct add a layer of commercial sites, landscaped frontages, retention basins and connecting parkland. The combination of bushland, parkland, lakes and pool density produces a high-frog environment that translates directly into Red-bellied Black Snake work.
Snakes aren't appearing in Bella Vista because something is wrong with a property. They're appearing because the suburb sits on top of, and continuous with, one of the most productive bushland-and-lake landscapes in the Hills.
Red-bellied Black Snake. The species we remove most often from Bella Vista, and the one that defines the suburb's catching profile. The combination of Bella Vista Farm Park, the lakes, Strangers Creek and the extraordinary pool density across the established estates sustains a strong year-round frog population, and Red-bellies follow frogs. Pool pump housings come up consistently. Sightings concentrate on streets adjoining the farm park, around the lakes and on the high-pool-density established estate streets. Venomous, but generally far less defensive than Browns. They will move away if given the chance.
Diamond Python. A standout feature of our Bella Vista work, particularly on streets backing onto Bella Vista Farm Park, the connecting reserves and the Norwest parkland system. Non-venomous, but large, adults reach two to three metres and they're powerfully built. The bushland exposure, mature gardens and tiled-roof homes sustain a resident Python population, and roof cavities are a recurring job category. Pythons follow rodents into the roof and settle in.
Eastern Brown Snake. Less common in Bella Vista than Red-bellies and Pythons, but present, particularly on the drier blocks, around properties with rodent activity, chicken coops or accumulated yard storage, and around the Norwest Business Park perimeter where commercial sites back onto open grass and retention basins. Highly venomous. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call us on 1300 599 938.
Blue-tongued Lizard. Not a snake, but the reptile we are called for almost as often. Blue-tongues are large, slow-moving native skinks that get mistaken for snakes because of their size and the way they flatten their bodies when threatened. They are harmless, beneficial, and good for a garden, they eat snails, slugs and insects. Better to call and have us confirm than to assume.
Green Tree Snake. Common in established Bella Vista gardens, particularly along fences, in pergolas and around roof lines. Slender, bright green or olive, fast-moving, completely harmless. They feed on skinks, geckos and small frogs and are excellent climbers. Non-venomous, but a snake inside the house still warrants professional removal.
Eastern Water Dragon. Common around the lakes and along Strangers Creek, basking on rocks near water and landscaped frontages. Harmless, but large and capable of giving a defensive bite if cornered.
The species mix in Bella Vista makes more sense once you know what each one is following. Red-bellied Black Snakes follow frogs and moisture, which is why they concentrate around the lakes, the farm park, Strangers Creek and the pool pump housings on established estate streets. Diamond Pythons follow rats and mice, which is why they end up in roof cavities. Eastern Browns follow rodents through the drier blocks and the commercial perimeter. Green Tree Snakes follow skinks and geckos through gardens and along fence lines. Eastern Water Dragons follow insects and small prey along the waterways. Sightings increase after rain, through warm weather, and in early summer when reptiles are most active.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes: pool pump housings (the standout job category in this suburb), pool surrounds and water features, garden beds with thick mulch against boundary fences, under decks and verandahs in shaded damp corners, along fences backing onto Bella Vista Farm Park, the lakes, Strangers Creek or the wetter drainage lines.
For Diamond Pythons: roof cavities are the standout, particularly on tiled-roof homes with small gaps under the eaves. Also on sandstone retaining walls, in pergolas, along gutters and on properties with bushland, parkland or lake exposure.
For Eastern Browns: garages, sheds with accumulated yard storage, around hot water systems, along long boundary fences, around chicken coops and outdoor pet bowls, around Norwest Business Park perimeters and retention basins.
For Green Tree Snakes: along fences, through pergolas, around roof lines, in mature shrubs and along garden edges.
For Eastern Water Dragons: along the lake edges, on rocks near water, around landscaped commercial frontages and on properties directly bordering the waterways.
Step back. Bring children and pets indoors. If possible, keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance. Don't try to move it, contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. Call 1300 599 938. We'll talk you through what to do until we arrive.
A snake near your pool pump housing in Bella Vista is most likely a Red-bellied Black Snake. The suburb's pool density combined with the lakes and farm park makes pool pumps one of the most common job locations across our entire service area.
The deterrent products sold at hardware stores, powders, sprays, ultrasonic devices, do not work. Skip them.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes, keep pool pump housings clear and unappealing as shelter. Open them up, clear cover from around them, and don't let garden beds grow against them. Thin out heavy garden beds along boundary fences, particularly the side facing the farm park, the lakes or the creek. Manage frog activity where it has become concentrated against the house, without killing the frogs, they're protected.
For Diamond Pythons specifically, reducing rodent activity in the roof is the single most useful thing. Pythons follow rats. If a Python turns up in the ceiling, the rats got there first.
For Eastern Browns, reducing rodent activity is the most effective measure. Tidy sheds and outdoor storage. Seal gaps under structures. Keep grass short along boundary fences.
How quickly can a snake catcher get to Bella Vista?
We're usually on site in Bella Vista within around thirty minutes, depending on traffic and access. Sydney Snake Catcher operates twenty-four hours a day across the suburb and the wider Hills Shire. Call 1300 599 938.
What snakes are most common in Bella Vista?
Red-bellied Black Snakes are a substantial proportion of our work in Bella Vista, particularly around pool pump housings, the lakes and Bella Vista Farm Park. Diamond Pythons are a substantial proportion of the work too, concentrated in roof cavities on streets backing onto the parkland and reserves. Eastern Browns appear on the drier blocks and around the Norwest Business Park perimeter.
Should I try to remove the snake myself?
No. All native snakes in New South Wales are protected wildlife, and several species commonly encountered around Bella Vista are highly venomous. The vast majority of snakebite hospital admissions involve someone trying to catch, kill or move a snake themselves. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call 1300 599 938.
What should I do while I'm waiting for the snake catcher?
Step back, bring children and pets indoors, and keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance if you can. Don't try to contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. If it slips into cover, watch the spot where you last saw it. Snakes often reappear within minutes once the area goes quiet.
Are snakes protected in New South Wales?
Yes. All native snakes are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. They must be handled and relocated by licensed catchers. Sydney Snake Catcher operates under licence MWL103807.
Sydney Snake Catcher 1300 599 938. Licensed, insured, on call 24/7 across Bella Vista and the wider Hills Shire.
Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938
If you've found a snake in your Castle Hill garden, on a path, near the driveway or anywhere else on the property, call 1300 599 938. We're usually on site within around thirty minutes depending on traffic and access, and we operate twenty-four hours across Castle Hill and the wider Hills Shire. When a snake appears unexpectedly, the right move is straightforward. Step back, give it room, call us, and let us handle it.
Castle Hill is one of the larger suburbs in the Hills Shire by area and one of our reliable top-volume callout suburbs. The geography is the driver. Cattai Creek runs through the suburb, the connecting drainage threads out to Kellyville, Glenhaven and Rouse Hill, and the Castle Hill Heritage Park and connecting reserves wrap around the eastern and northern sides. The terrain runs the gamut, from established residential streets across the central plateau to steep gully blocks down toward the creeks, to acreage-fringe pockets on the western and southern boundaries. The bushland exposure on the reserve side is substantial and continuous.
The housing stock matters too. Castle Hill spans almost everything. Older 1970s and 1980s brick homes on large blocks through the central streets, mature gardens with deep planting and sandstone retaining walls. Newer infill housing and townhouse complexes through the Showground and Metro precincts. High-density apartment complexes around the Castle Hill Metro station. Acreage-style holdings on the suburb's outer fringes. The mature canopy, sandstone outcrops and pool density across the established sections give snakes habitat in depth once they're on a property.
Snakes aren't appearing in Castle Hill because something is wrong with a property. They're appearing because the suburb sits on top of a landscape that supports them, and the connecting corridors keep moving them through.
Diamond Python. A major species in our Castle Hill work, particularly on streets backing onto Castle Hill Heritage Park, the Cattai Creek corridor or the connecting reserves. Non-venomous, but large, adults reach two to three metres and they're powerfully built. The bushland exposure, mature gardens and older tiled-roof homes sustain a resident Python population, and roof cavities are a major job category. Pythons follow rodents into the roof and settle in. We also find them stretched across warm retaining walls, curled behind shrubs, on sandstone steps, in pergolas, along gutters and on warm driveways. They rely on camouflage rather than speed and usually stay still when you find them. They don't chase, they don't behave aggressively. If you hear soft movement in the ceiling or see one anywhere on the property, call 1300 599 938.
Red-bellied Black Snake. Common along Cattai Creek and the gully drainages running through the suburb, in the wetter sections and on properties with pools, ponds or thick damp garden beds. They follow frogs, so frog activity (particularly after rain and through the warmer months) tends to bring them through. Pool pump housings come up consistently across Castle Hill given the pool density. Venomous, but generally far less defensive than Browns. They will move away if given the chance.
Eastern Brown Snake. Less common than Pythons and Red-bellies in Castle Hill but present, particularly on the drier acreage-fringe blocks, properties with chicken coops or accumulated yard storage, and the construction-zone edges where new development is still pushing into former paddock country. Highly venomous. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call us on 1300 599 938.
Golden-crowned Snake. Common in Castle Hill, although most residents never see one. Small, nocturnal, with a pale crown-like marking across the head and a pink belly. During the day they shelter under sandstone blocks, loose bark, timber sleepers, pot plants, garden edging and leaf litter. The sandstone country and deep established gardens of Castle Hill give them ideal habitat. Venomous, but the bite causes only local symptoms in most cases and is not regarded as dangerous to adults, still warrants professional handling. We usually only relocate them when one has accidentally entered a home, garage or enclosed space.
Green Tree Snake. Common in Castle Hill, particularly in mature gardens, along fences, in pergolas and around roof lines. Slender, bright green or olive, fast-moving, completely harmless. They feed on skinks, geckos and small frogs and are excellent climbers, which is why they sometimes turn up at elevated parts of the property. Non-venomous, but a snake inside the house still warrants professional removal.
Blue-tongued Lizard. Not a snake, but the reptile we are called for almost as often. Blue-tongues are large, slow-moving native skinks that get mistaken for snakes because of their size and the way they flatten their bodies when threatened. They are harmless, beneficial, and good for a garden, they eat snails, slugs and insects. Better to call and have us confirm than to assume.
The species mix in Castle Hill makes more sense once you know what each one is following. Diamond Pythons follow rats and mice, which is why they end up in roof cavities. Red-bellied Black Snakes follow frogs and moisture, which is why they concentrate along Cattai Creek and the gully drainages and around pool pump housings. Eastern Browns follow rodents through the drier blocks and the acreage-fringe properties. Golden-crowned Snakes follow small lizards and skinks under leaf litter and sandstone. Green Tree Snakes follow skinks and geckos through gardens and along fence lines. Sightings increase after rain, through warm weather, and in early summer when reptiles are most active.
For Diamond Pythons: roof cavities are the standout, particularly on older homes with tiled roofs and small gaps under the eaves. Also on sandstone retaining walls, in pergolas and outdoor entertainment areas, along gutters, curled behind thick shrubs, on sunny driveways and along fence lines facing reserve.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes: pool pump housings, pool surrounds and water features, garden beds with thick mulch against boundary fences, under decks and verandahs in shaded damp corners, along fences backing onto Cattai Creek, gully drainages or the wetter sections of local reserves.
For Eastern Browns: garages, sheds with accumulated yard storage, around hot water systems, along long boundary fences, around chicken coops and outdoor pet bowls on the acreage-fringe blocks, around stockpiled landscaping materials on new builds.
For Golden-crowned Snakes: under sandstone blocks, around rockeries and leaf litter, beneath timber piles, paths and outdoor tiles, around damp sheltered corners of the garden.
For Green Tree Snakes: along fences, through pergolas, around roof lines, in mature shrubs and along garden edges.
Step back. Bring children and pets indoors. If possible, keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance. Don't try to move it, contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. Call 1300 599 938. We'll talk you through what to do until we arrive.
If you hear movement in the roof through the warmer months and you live on a Castle Hill Heritage Park, reserve or creek-line street, a Diamond Python is one of the more likely explanations. Possums and rats are the others. We can tell the difference on site.
The deterrent products sold at hardware stores, powders, sprays, ultrasonic devices, do not work. Skip them.
For Diamond Pythons specifically, reducing rodent activity in the roof is the single most useful thing. Pythons follow rats. If a Python turns up in the ceiling, the rats got there first. Seal roof entry points where you can, keep the roof clear of stored items that draw rodents, and address roof rodent activity through proper rodent control.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes, keep pool pump housings clear and unappealing as shelter. Thin out heavy garden beds along boundary fences, particularly the side facing reserve or creek line. Manage frog activity where it has become concentrated against the house, without killing the frogs, they're protected.
For Eastern Browns, reducing rodent activity is the most effective measure. Tidy sheds and outdoor storage. Seal gaps under structures. Keep grass short along boundary fences.
How quickly can a snake catcher get to Castle Hill?
We're usually on site in Castle Hill within around thirty minutes, depending on traffic and access. Sydney Snake Catcher operates twenty-four hours a day across the suburb and the wider Hills Shire. Call 1300 599 938.
What snakes are most common in Castle Hill?
Diamond Pythons are a major species in our Castle Hill work, particularly in roof cavities and on streets backing onto Castle Hill Heritage Park, the Cattai Creek corridor or the connecting reserves. Red-bellied Black Snakes are a substantial proportion of the work too, concentrated along the creek lines and around pool pump housings. Eastern Browns appear on the drier acreage-fringe blocks.
Should I try to remove the snake myself?
No. All native snakes in New South Wales are protected wildlife, and several species commonly encountered around Castle Hill are venomous. The vast majority of snakebite hospital admissions involve someone trying to catch, kill or move a snake themselves. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call 1300 599 938.
What should I do while I'm waiting for the snake catcher?
Step back, bring children and pets indoors, and keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance if you can. Don't try to contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. If it slips into cover, watch the spot where you last saw it. Snakes often reappear within minutes once the area goes quiet.
Are snakes protected in New South Wales?
Yes. All native snakes are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. They must be handled and relocated by licensed catchers. Sydney Snake Catcher operates under licence MWL103807.
Sydney Snake Catcher 1300 599 938. Licensed, insured, on call 24/7 across Castle Hill and the wider Hills Shire.
