Snake Catcher Gorokan
Seen a snake in Gorokan? Call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938.
We'll send the local catcher who covers your area. He lives on the Central Coast and knows it well. Most jobs, we're there within 30 minutes.
While you wait, keep your distance and don't try to catch or move the snake yourself. The best thing you can do is watch it. If you can see where it is, stay back and keep an eye on it. If it moves off and hides, remember the exact spot it went into. That one detail makes the biggest difference to how fast we find it. You don't need a photo and you don't need to know what species it is. Just watch and wait.
Why Gorokan sees so many snakes
Gorokan sits right on the edge of Tuggerah Lake, and that's really the whole story. Lakefront reserves, big old trees, wetland edges and bush pockets on the northern side give snakes everything they need, food, water and places to hide.
Diamond Pythons are the ones we get called out for most in Gorokan. Red bellied black snakes come a close second, especially anywhere near the lake or the creeks that feed into it. Green tree snakes and golden crowned snakes turn up fairly often too, and neither is dangerous. You'll also spot eastern water dragons sunning themselves along the foreshore and lace monitors moving through the bushier blocks. Eastern browns are more common here than on the coastal strip, since the drier ground on the lake's western side suits them better.
Snakes, blue tongue lizards, water dragons and lace monitors are all protected under NSW law. Only a licensed handler can legally catch or move them.
Snake in your yard in Gorokan or nearby? Call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938.
Move away slowly and watch where the snake goes from a safe distance. Do not approach it, block its escape route or attempt to catch it.
Call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938 and tell us where the snake is and which direction it is moving. A photograph may help with identification, but only take one using your phone’s zoom. Do not move closer to get a better picture.
Response times depend on traffic, demand and the location of the nearest available catcher. When you call, we will provide an estimated arrival time and explain what to do while the catcher is travelling.
The most useful thing you can do is continue watching the snake from a safe position. If it moves out of sight, note exactly where it went.
Gorokan sits within the Tuggerah Lakes system and includes residential areas close to Budgewoi Lake, drainage corridors, wetlands and patches of vegetation. These different environments support several snake species.
Snakes encountered around Gorokan and the wider Central Coast include:
A snake cannot be reliably identified from its location or colour alone. If you are uncertain, remain at a safe distance and seek professional identification.
Properties close to Budgewoi Lake, wetlands, drains and vegetated corridors may experience more wildlife activity because these areas provide water, shelter and prey.
Red-bellied Black Snakes are associated with damp environments and feed heavily on frogs. Diamond Pythons may move through nearby trees, gardens and buildings while searching for mammals or secure shelter.
This does not mean every property near the water will regularly have snakes. An individual snake may simply be passing through the area.
Roof cavities provide warmth, shelter and access to prey such as rats and possums. Diamond Pythons may enter through loose tiles, damaged eaves or other gaps around the roof.
A python may remain concealed for long periods, making its exact position difficult to determine. Do not reach into a roof cavity or attempt to pull the snake out. A licensed catcher can inspect the accessible areas and determine the safest way to proceed.
No. Snakes occur on both well-maintained and overgrown properties. They move through the landscape looking for food, shelter, warmth and breeding opportunities.
Maintaining vegetation around buildings, controlling rodents and removing unused materials can reduce potential shelter. However, no outdoor property can be guaranteed to remain completely free of snakes.
Not necessarily. Most snakes are solitary, and a single sighting usually involves one animal moving through the area.
There are exceptions. Snakes may come together during breeding, share suitable shelter at certain times or emerge from the same egg-laying site. One sighting does not prove that several snakes are living on the property.
No. Do not attempt to catch, kill or relocate a snake. Do not use a broom, rake, hose, shovel or container to control it.
Several snakes found on the Central Coast are dangerously venomous. Non-venomous species can also bite when threatened or restrained. Moving away and calling The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938 is the safest option for both you and the animal.
Do not search through long grass, garden beds, stored materials or enclosed spaces.
Note where the snake was last seen and the direction it travelled. A catcher can use this information to inspect likely shelter points and assess the property.
Treat every suspected snakebite as a medical emergency.
Leave the bandage in place until it is removed by medical professionals.
Yes. Snakes and other reptiles native to Australia are protected under NSW legislation. The NSW Government issues specific catch-and-release reptile licences to suitably qualified people who remove reptiles from residential and commercial properties.
Move away slowly and watch where the snake goes from a safe distance. Do not approach it, block its escape route or attempt to move it. Call 1300 599 938 and provide its location, direction of movement and a photograph if one can be taken safely.
Most Gorokan call-outs are attended within approximately 30 minutes, although response times depend on traffic, demand and the location of the nearest available catcher. We will provide safety instructions while the catcher is travelling.
Diamond Pythons and Red-bellied Black Snakes account for many local sightings. Common Tree Snakes and Golden-crowned Snakes are also encountered, while Eastern Brown Snakes are less common but remain a possibility.
Eastern Water Dragons, Blue-tongued Lizards and Lace Monitors are also found throughout the surrounding area.
The lake foreshore, wetlands, drains and nearby vegetation provide water, shelter and prey. Frog-rich environments are particularly suitable for Red-bellied Black Snakes, while Diamond Pythons move through adjoining gardens and bushland searching for mammals and secure shelter.
Yes. Roof cavities provide warmth, protection and access to rats and possums. Diamond Pythons may enter through loose tiles, damaged eaves or other openings.
Do not attempt to pull a python from a roof cavity. A catcher can assess the situation and remove the snake safely.
Usually not. Most snakes are solitary, and one sighting generally involves a single animal. Exceptions can occur during breeding or when young snakes have recently hatched, but one snake does not automatically indicate a nest or established population.
No. Do not use a broom, rake, hose, container or other household item to catch or move it. Even non-venomous snakes can bite when restrained, while several species found around the Central Coast are dangerously venomous.
Keep your distance, watch where it goes and call 1300 599 938.
Native snakes and lizards are protected under NSW wildlife legislation. Snake removal and reptile relocation should be undertaken by someone holding the appropriate authority.
For 24-hour snake removal in Gorokan and surrounding Central Coast suburbs, call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938.
