For licensed snake removal in Pearl Beach, call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938. We attend permanent residences, holiday houses, short-stay accommodation and managed properties throughout Pearl Beach.
Response times depend on catcher availability, road conditions and access to the property. An estimated arrival time will be provided when the booking is confirmed.
Move away and give the snake a clear path. If it is safe to remain where you are, watch its movements from a distance. The most useful information for the catcher is the snake’s current position or the exact place it was last seen.
Do not attempt to trap it beneath a container, force it outside or search through vegetation and furniture after it disappears. Guests and property owners do not need to photograph or identify the snake before calling.
If the snake is inside a room, leave without approaching it. Close the internal door if this can be done safely and place a rolled towel along the gap underneath.
Pearl Beach has a substantial holiday and short-stay accommodation market. A snake sighting may therefore be reported by a guest, cleaner, gardener, tradesperson or property manager rather than the owner.
When arranging attendance, please provide:
If the property is between bookings, cleaners and maintenance workers should stop working in the affected area until it has been checked. Guests should never be asked to remove or identify the snake themselves.
Pearl Beach sits beside Broken Bay and is closely surrounded by the bushland of Brisbane Water National Park. Sandstone slopes, mature vegetation, established gardens and homes built near the bushland boundary create connected habitat throughout the area.
Snakes may cross residential properties while moving between patches of vegetation or searching for shelter and prey. Decks, retaining walls, roof cavities, sheds and stored materials can provide temporary cover. Rodents, frogs and lizards may provide food for different species.
The coastal location itself is not what attracts land snakes. The surrounding bushland, available shelter and natural food sources are the more important factors.
Species occurring across the southern Central Coast include:
Diamond Pythons may climb into roof spaces or shelter beneath decks. Red-bellied Black Snakes are more closely associated with damp gullies, drainage areas and frog habitat. Golden-crowned Snakes are small, nocturnal snakes that may shelter beneath rocks, timber or leaf litter.
These are possible local species, not a claimed ranking of Pearl Beach call-outs. Any snake that cannot be positively identified should be treated cautiously.
Lace Monitors and Blue-tongued Lizards may also be encountered around bushland properties, but they require a different handling assessment from snakes.
No Pearl Beach property adjoining suitable habitat can be guaranteed snake-proof. However, regular maintenance can reduce hiding places and rodent activity:
Property managers should include these checks in routine maintenance rather than waiting until a guest reports a snake.
Native snakes are protected wildlife in New South Wales. Commercial snake removal should be performed by a suitably qualified handler authorised under the appropriate NSW reptile catch-and-release licence. A reptile keeper licence alone does not authorise commercial snake-removal work.
Do not attempt to catch, injure or relocate the snake. Keep your distance, record where it moves and arrange professional assistance.
For snake removal at a home, holiday rental or managed property in Pearl Beach, call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938.
Available 24 hours a day across Pearl Beach and surrounding Central Coast suburbs.
If you find a snake in Pearl Beach, call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938. The catcher who attends lives and works on the Central Coast, and knows the sandstone, the bushland and the local properties well.
Diamond python. The snake we're called out for most in Pearl Beach. Not venomous, but large, adults reach two to three metres, black with cream or yellow markings. Follows rats and possums into roof cavities, sandstone walls and mature gardens. Where it's safe, we'll often leave it in place, it helps with rodent control.
Green tree snake. Just as common as the python here. Bright green or olive, sometimes darker, slender, fast and a strong climber. Completely harmless and non venomous. Found in mature gardens, on fences and pergolas, feeding on skinks, geckos and small frogs.
Red bellied black snake. Also present in Pearl Beach. Glossy black, red or pink underside, generally one and a half to two metres. Follows frogs and moisture, so it's found around drainage lines, creeks, pool areas and damp garden beds, especially after rain. Venomous but not defensive, it moves off if given space.
Golden crowned snake. Small, under 60cm, nocturnal. Mildly venomous, not dangerous to people. Likes sandstone, retaining walls and damp leaf litter.
Death adder. Present in the Pearl Beach area. Short, thick bodied, with a triangular head, quite different in shape from the other local snakes. Unlike most snakes, it doesn't move away when approached, it relies on camouflage and stays still, using its tail as a lure to draw in prey. That means it's easy to walk past without noticing. It's venomous and considered dangerous. Keep well clear and call us if you see one.
Blue tongue lizard. Not a snake. Large, slow moving, and prone to hissing and flattening itself when startled, which looks a lot scarier than it is. Completely harmless and useful in a garden, it eats snails, slugs and insects. Most often found in sheds, garages and garden beds.
Lace monitor. A big native goanna, grey black with pale cream or yellow banding, sometimes over two metres including the tail. Pearl Beach's position near both Brisbane Water and Bouddi National Park makes it decent lace monitor country. Harmless if left alone, though it will bite or scratch if cornered.
Every animal on this list is protected under NSW law. Only a licensed handler can legally catch or relocate them.
Keep your distance and don't try to handle it yourself. Watching it is the most useful thing you can do, if it's visible, stay on it, and if it moves into cover, remember exactly where. That detail matters more than a photo or knowing the species. Call 1300 599 938 and we'll stay on the phone with you.
If it's a python in the roof, there's no need to panic, it isn't dangerous. Just leave it be until the catcher arrives.
If a snake gets into the house, through a door, a gap around pipes or a worn seal, leave the room, shut the door behind you, and call us straight away.
Call 000 immediately. Apply a firm pressure bandage, starting at the bite and working up the limb, then back down. Don't cut, wash or suck the bite. Splint the limb to keep it still. Keep the person calm and still, movement spreads venom faster. Mark the bite site on the bandage if you have a pen. Don't try to identify, photograph or catch the snake. Stay with the person and wait for the ambulance.
Sprays, powders and ultrasonic devices don't work, don't waste money on them.
For pythons, reduce rats and possums getting into the roof, that's what draws them. For red bellies, keep pool pump areas and damp garden beds tidy, and manage drainage lines near the house. For tree snakes and golden crowns, clearing leaf litter and thick planting near the house can cut sightings down, though neither is dangerous. Blue tongues aren't a problem to fix, they're worth having around.
General upkeep helps across the board: mow regularly, clear leaf litter, trim plants back from walls, keep sheds tidy, store timber off the ground, seal small gaps, and don't leave pet food out.
Call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938 any time for snake removal in Pearl Beach and the surrounding area.
Yes. The Snake Catchers attends houses, holiday rentals, bushland-edge properties and other premises throughout Pearl Beach. Phone 1300 599 938 at any time to request licensed snake removal.
Response time depends on where the available catcher is travelling from, current call-outs and road conditions. Pearl Beach has limited road access, so a fixed arrival time cannot be guaranteed. An estimated time of arrival will be provided when the booking is confirmed.
Step back and watch the snake from a safe location. Knowing where it is—or where it was last seen—greatly improves the chance of locating it.
Do not follow it into vegetation, reach beneath objects or attempt to block it. Keep the surrounding area quiet and provide the catcher with clear access when they arrive.
Pearl Beach is bordered by extensive bushland and contains mature gardens, sandstone features and established residential properties. These surroundings provide natural movement corridors and shelter for reptiles.
Snakes may enter properties while crossing between habitat areas, avoiding unsuitable weather or searching for prey. Gardens containing frogs, lizards or rodents may also provide feeding opportunities for different species.
Snakes found across the southern Central Coast include Diamond Pythons, Red-bellied Black Snakes, Common Tree Snakes, Golden-crowned Snakes and Eastern Brown Snakes.
Species cannot be reliably identified from location alone. Colour, size and markings can vary, particularly when a snake is partly concealed or seen in poor light.
Potential hiding places include:
Use a torch when inspecting dark storage areas and never place your hands where you cannot see clearly.
Diamond Pythons climb well, and roof spaces can provide protection from weather and access to rodents or possums. They may enter through damaged tiles, openings beneath eaves or gaps created during renovations.
Do not enter the roof or attempt to pull the snake through an opening. The animal may retreat further into the structure, and the roof itself can contain electrical and structural hazards.
Leave the room without approaching the snake. Close the internal door if it is safe to do so and place a rolled towel against the gap underneath. Do not move beds, appliances or furniture to look for it.
If the property is rented or managed, contact the owner or property manager as required, but do not delay calling for assistance when the snake remains inside an occupied area.
Not every snake beside a pool will remain on the property. If it has a clear escape route and is moving away, keep your distance and allow it to leave.
Call for assistance if it enters the pool equipment, becomes trapped, moves toward the house or remains in a frequently used area. Do not attempt to lift it from the water with pool equipment.
No conclusion can be drawn from a single sighting. The snake may be travelling through, while another individual could use the same habitat at a different time.
Snakes do not usually establish communal nests in residential gardens. However, sheltered sites and reliable food sources can be used by different animals independently.
Pearl Beach properties cannot be made completely snake-proof, particularly where gardens connect with surrounding bushland. Risk can be reduced by:
Check that wildlife is not already inside before sealing a cavity or access point.
No. Do not pick up, trap, strike or pin any snake. This applies even if you believe it is a non-venomous python.
Move away, keep a visual from a safe position and call 1300 599 938. Avoiding direct contact is the safest response for both the occupants and the animal.
Call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Keep the person still, apply a firm pressure-immobilisation bandage over the bite and along the affected limb, and immobilise the limb.
Do not wash the bite, apply a tourniquet, cut the skin or attempt to capture the snake. Wait for emergency medical assistance.
Yes. Native snakes are protected in New South Wales. Commercial capture and relocation should be carried out by a suitably qualified handler authorised under the relevant NSW reptile catch-and-release licence. A reptile keeper licence alone does not authorise commercial snake removal.
For 24-hour snake removal in Pearl Beach, call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938.
