If there's a snake at your home or property in Balmoral, call Snake Catcher Balmoral 1300 599 938. Stay a safe distance, move pets clear of the area, and keep your eyes on the snake from a safe spot. The single most useful thing you can do before we arrive is maintain visual contact - a snake that's been watched continuously is far easier to locate. A snake that's disappeared will often reappear, but if we arrive and can't find it, we will need to leave. You don't need to take a photo or identify the species, just watch where it goes.
Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938
If you've found a snake on your Balmoral property, call Snake Catcher Balmoral 1300 599 938. We're usually on site within around thirty minutes depending on traffic and access, and we operate twenty-four hours across Balmoral and the wider Mosman Municipality.
For licensed snake removal in Balmoral, call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938. Keep a safe distance and, if possible, watch where the snake goes until the catcher arrives. Do not approach, touch or attempt to contain it.
Balmoral’s mature gardens, sandstone retaining walls, established trees and nearby bushland provide shelter and feeding opportunities for several native reptiles. Roof cavities can also attract Diamond Pythons when rodents or possums are present.
The harbour itself is saltwater and does not directly attract land snakes. Most snake activity in Balmoral is associated with sandstone, vegetation, roof spaces and sheltered areas around established properties.
Diamond Pythons are the large snakes most often encountered around Balmoral properties. They are non-venomous and usually have cream or yellow markings arranged in rosette-like patterns against a dark background.
These capable climbers may be found in trees, gardens, sheds and roof cavities. Their presence around a building is often connected to rats, mice or possums using the same area.
A Diamond Python outdoors can usually be left alone if it is not creating an immediate problem. If one has entered a home, settled in a roof cavity or appeared in a busy area, contact Sydney Snake Catcher for advice or removal.
Golden-crowned Snakes are small, nocturnal snakes commonly associated with sandstone environments. They usually have a dark brown or greyish body with a distinctive pale marking across the crown and sides of the head.
They shelter beneath rocks, pavers, garden edging and sandstone, as well as in leaf litter and other cool, protected places. They are mildly venomous but are not considered dangerous to humans. However, they should never be handled.
Golden-crowned Snakes are most likely to be noticed at night or after rain, particularly in damp, shaded gardens.
Blue-tongued Lizards are protected native skinks that regularly live in established Sydney gardens. They feed on insects, snails and other small animals and may shelter beneath shrubs, outdoor furniture, sheds and garden materials.
When threatened, a Blue-tongue may flatten its body, hiss and display its blue tongue. This is a defensive response. Most animals found outdoors should be given space and allowed to move away unless they are injured or trapped.
Eastern Water Dragons may occasionally occur around pools, landscaped gardens and properties with suitable freshwater and shelter. They are strong swimmers and climbers and often bask on rocks, walls, decks and paved areas.
Most outdoor sightings do not require relocation. Assistance may be needed if an animal becomes trapped inside a building, enclosed courtyard or pool area and cannot leave safely.
Move back and give the snake plenty of room. If it is safe to do so, watch where it goes from a fixed position. Continuous observation makes it much easier for the catcher to locate the animal.
Do not attempt to handle the snake, block its movement or approach it for a close photograph. Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938 and provide the exact location and a description of where the snake was last seen.
An estimated arrival time can be provided when the booking is confirmed.
Do not enter the roof cavity or attempt to pull the python out. Keep the area around the access point quiet and contact Sydney Snake Catcher.
Rodent or possum activity may be attracting the python. Once the situation has been assessed, any roof repairs or pest-control work should be completed carefully. Before sealing openings, confirm that no reptiles or other native animals remain inside.
Leave the room without approaching the snake. Close the door if this can be done safely and place a rolled towel against the gap underneath. Do not move furniture or search behind appliances.
Call Sydney Snake Catcher immediately on 1300 599 938 and tell the operator which room the snake entered and where it was last seen.
Treat every suspected snakebite as a medical emergency.
No property can be made completely snake-proof, but practical maintenance may reduce shelter and food sources close to the home.
Keep storage areas tidy, remove accumulated leaf litter from immediately beside doors and frequently used paths, store timber above the ground and repair gaps around sheds and garages. Secure birdseed, animal feed and rubbish that could attract rodents.
Trim branches that provide direct access to the roof and investigate signs of rats or mice in roof cavities. Do not rely on ultrasonic devices, powders or chemical snake repellents as a substitute for property maintenance.
Golden-crowned Snakes use cool, concealed shelter, so regularly check and maintain sandstone edging, stacked materials and heavy groundcover near entrances. Never reach beneath rocks, pavers or stored materials when a snake may be present.
Blue-tongued Lizards are beneficial native animals and should not be treated as pests.
Native reptiles are protected in New South Wales. Snake capture and relocation should only be undertaken by a person holding the appropriate NSW reptile catch-and-release authority.
For assistance in Balmoral, call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938.
How quickly can a snake catcher get to Balmoral? We're usually on site in Balmoral within around thirty minutes, depending on traffic and access. Sydney Snake Catcher operates twenty four hours a day across the suburb and the wider Mosman Municipality. Call 1300 599 938.
What's the most common snake in Balmoral? Green tree snake and golden crowned snake are the species we attend most often in Balmoral. The green tree snake is slender, fast moving, bright green or olive, and completely harmless, often spotted along fences, pergolas and in mature gardens. The golden crowned snake is small, under sixty centimetres, nocturnal, and only mildly venomous, not considered dangerous to people. It favours sandstone, retaining walls and damp leaf litter.
I have Sydney Harbour frontage. What does that change? Harbour frontage means more established gardens, sandstone and mature canopy close to the water, which suits both the green tree snake and the golden crowned snake well. You may also see eastern water dragons basking along the foreshore or around the pool, they're often mistaken for snakes because of their size but they're harmless and protected.
Is a python in the roof normal in Balmoral? This isn't something we commonly attend in Balmoral. If you do see a large reptile in the roof, send through a photo from a safe distance and we can help identify it before we arrive.
Did I do something wrong to have a snake on my property? No. Snakes move through every suburb on the lower North Shore. Your property isn't the reason, it's just on the route. Snake sightings aren't a sign of an unclean property, they just mean the local environment provides food, water, warmth and shelter.
Does one snake mean more are nearby? No. Snakes don't travel in pairs, don't form groups, and don't nest in suburban yards. One sighting almost always means one snake.
Should I try to remove the snake myself? No. All native snakes in New South Wales are protected wildlife. While the species found in Balmoral are generally low risk, only a licensed handler can legally identify, handle or relocate them. 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, plus blue tongued lizards and eastern water dragons, 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 Balmoral and the wider Mosman Municipality.
