Wagstaffe sits at the western end of the Bouddi Peninsula, with Brisbane Water on one side and Bouddi National Park to the east. Its bushland, sandstone, mature trees and waterfront position create suitable habitat for several native reptiles.
Found a snake on your property? Call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938. We will dispatch a licensed local catcher who covers Wagstaffe and surrounding suburbs. Most jobs are attended within around 30 minutes.
Diamond Pythons are the snakes we attend most often in Wagstaffe. They are non-venomous but large, with adults reaching between two and three metres. They follow rats and possums into roof cavities, sandstone walls and mature gardens.
Where it is safe for one to remain, our catcher may recommend leaving it alone because Diamond Pythons help control rodents.
Red-bellied Black Snakes occur around damp areas, creek lines and suitable habitat near Brisbane Water. They are glossy black with red or pink colouring underneath and feed heavily on frogs.
They are venomous but will generally move away when given enough space.
Green Tree Snakes are slender, fast-moving and excellent climbers. They are completely non-venomous and commonly move through trees, gardens, pergolas and fence lines.
Golden-crowned Snakes are small, nocturnal snakes found beneath sandstone, pavers, garden edging and damp leaf litter.
They are mildly venomous, but their bites are not considered dangerous to humans. They should still be left alone.
Eastern Water Dragons occur around suitable foreshore vegetation, freshwater drainage and basking areas. Their size and long tails mean they are often mistaken for snakes.
They are non-venomous, protected native animals, and most outdoor sightings require no action.
Lace Monitors are regularly seen on properties adjoining Bouddi National Park and surrounding bushland.
They generally move away when given enough room but can deliver a serious defensive bite or scratch if cornered.
Eastern Blue-tongued Lizards are among the reptiles most frequently reported in Wagstaffe. They are large, slow-moving and may hiss or flatten their bodies when startled.
They are non-venomous and beneficial, feeding on snails, slugs and insects.
Every animal listed here is protected under NSW law. Only an appropriately licensed handler should catch or relocate one.
Keep your distance and do not attempt to catch or move the snake. Watch where it goes from a safe position. If it disappears, remember exactly where you last saw it.
That information is more useful to the catcher than a photograph or an attempt to identify the species.
Call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938 at any time for snake removal in Wagstaffe and surrounding Central Coast suburbs.
Found a snake on your property? Call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938. The catcher who attends lives and works on the Central Coast and knows this part of the peninsula well.
Wagstaffe sits at the western tip of the Bouddi Peninsula, with Brisbane Water frontage on one side and Bouddi National Park backing onto the eastern side. Sandstone outcrops run through the suburb, the canopy is mature, and the homes here sit on bushland integrated blocks rather than simply bush adjacent land. That combination of peninsula tip and national park proximity keeps the reptile activity here busy and varied.
Diamond python. The species we attend most often in Wagstaffe. 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 one in place, it helps with rodent control.
Red bellied black snake. A major species in our Wagstaffe work. Glossy black, red or pink underside, generally one and a half to two metres. Follows frogs and moisture, found around drainage lines, creeks, pool areas and damp garden beds, especially after rain. Venomous but not defensive, it moves off if given space.
Green tree snake and golden crowned snake. Both common here, thanks to the sandstone, canopy and bushland reserves. The green tree snake is harmless and a confident climber. The golden crowned snake is small, nocturnal and only mildly venomous, not dangerous to people.
Blue tongue lizard. Not a snake, but one of the reptiles most called about in Wagstaffe. Large, slow moving, and prone to hissing and flattening itself when startled. Completely harmless and useful in a garden, it eats snails, slugs and insects.
Eastern water dragon. Prominent along the Brisbane Water foreshore, a large lizard often mistaken for a snake because of its size. Harmless and protected.
Lace monitor. A regular and significant species here, the bushland reserves and national park proximity making Wagstaffe good goanna country. Harmless if left alone, though it will bite or scratch if cornered.
Eastern brown snake. Uncommon in Wagstaffe given the bushland, sandstone and waterfront character, but it does turn up occasionally, more often on the drier western edges than near the water. Fast moving and venomous, considered the most dangerous land snake in Australia. Keep your distance and call us if you see one.
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 Wagstaffe and the surrounding area.
Yes. The Snake Catchers attends homes, holiday properties and other premises throughout Wagstaffe. Call 1300 599 938 at any time to arrange licensed snake removal.
Response time depends on catcher availability, traffic, road conditions and access to the property. We will provide an estimated arrival time when the booking is confirmed. We do not guarantee attendance within a fixed 30-minute period.
Provide the property address, whether the snake is inside or outside, and its current or last known location. Please also mention any gate, driveway or building-access instructions.
You do not need to identify or photograph the snake before calling.
Species found across the Bouddi Peninsula and surrounding Central Coast include Diamond Pythons, Red-bellied Black Snakes, Common Tree Snakes, Golden-crowned Snakes and Eastern Brown Snakes.
This is not a ranking of local call-outs. The species encountered will depend on the property, nearby habitat and season.
The saltwater foreshore does not directly attract land snakes. Surrounding bushland, freshwater drainage, gardens, shelter and available prey are more important.
Red-bellied Black Snakes are associated with moist habitats and places supporting frogs. Diamond Pythons may move through mature trees and gardens or enter buildings containing rodents.
Properties adjoining bushland may occasionally be crossed by snakes moving through their natural habitat. However, a snake can also appear on a property some distance from the bush.
No Wagstaffe property can be guaranteed completely snake-proof.
No. Diamond Pythons are capable climbers and may enter through damaged tiles, openings beneath eaves or other gaps around the roof.
Roof cavities provide shelter and may contain rats, mice or possums. Do not enter the roof or attempt to pull the python through an opening.
Keep well back and watch where the snake goes. If it disappears, remember exactly where it was last seen and leave the surrounding area undisturbed.
Do not approach it, block its escape or start searching through vegetation, furniture or stored materials.
Leave the room without approaching the snake. Close the internal door if it is safe to do so and place a rolled towel along the gap underneath.
Do not move furniture or appliances trying to find it. Call 1300 599 938 and explain where it was last seen.
Not necessarily. Many sightings involve an individual snake moving through the area. However, one sighting cannot confirm that no other snakes use the surrounding habitat at another time.
Different snakes may independently visit the same property without living together.
No. Do not touch, trap, strike or corner it. Venomous species occur in the region, while non-venomous Diamond Pythons can still bite when restrained.
Step back, watch where the snake moves and call 1300 599 938.
Yes. Native snakes are protected wildlife in NSW. Commercial capture and relocation should be undertaken 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.
The Snake Catchers — 1300 599 938. Available 24 hours a day across Wagstaffe and surrounding Central Coast suburbs.
