Snake Catcher Wamberal — Call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938
If you have a snake on your property in Wamberal, call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938. We will dispatch the qualified local catcher on our network who covers the area. The catcher who attends lives and works on the Central Coast. We typically arrive within 30 minutes. While you wait, move pets and children clear of the area, keep a safe distance and do not attempt to handle or trap the snake yourself.
The single most useful thing you can do before our Wamberal snake catcher arrives is keep your eyes on the snake from a safe distance. A snake watched continuously is straightforward to locate and remove. A snake that disappears may reappear, but if we arrive and cannot find it, we will need to leave without being able to help. You do not need to photograph it or identify the species. Just watch where it goes.
Why Wamberal Gets the Snake Activity It Does
Wamberal sits north of Terrigal, organised around Wamberal Beach and the substantial Wamberal Lagoon system, with ocean frontage, established housing on the slopes and ridge, mature canopy, sandstone outcrops throughout and bushland reserves on the western side. The lagoon is the defining feature of the reptile profile here.
Wamberal Lagoon concentrates frog populations heavily, and Red-bellied Black Snakes follow frogs. The lagoon and its wetland system bring them through the surrounding residential streets with particular intensity after rain and through the warmer months. Properties near the lagoon margins, drainage lines and the creek systems feeding into it generate the most consistent Red-belly activity in the suburb.
All native snakes, Blue-tongued Lizards, Eastern Water Dragons and Lace Monitors are protected under the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and must be handled only by a licensed wildlife handler.
Call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938 any time for snake removal in Wamberal and surrounding suburbs.
For licensed snake removal in Wamberal, call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938. We attend homes, acreage properties, holiday accommodation and businesses throughout the area. An estimated arrival time will be provided when the booking is confirmed.
Wamberal combines ocean frontage, Wamberal Lagoon, established residential areas, mature gardens, open ground and bushland extending towards the western side of the suburb. This mixture of coastal, wetland and semi-rural habitat supports several native reptiles.
The ocean itself does not attract land snakes. Freshwater, vegetation, shelter and available prey are the more important factors.
Species found around Wamberal include Diamond Pythons, Red-bellied Black Snakes, Common Tree Snakes, Golden-crowned Snakes and Eastern Brown Snakes. Eastern Blue-tongued Lizards, Eastern Water Dragons and Lace Monitors may also be encountered.
The species present will vary between properties and seasons.
Diamond Pythons are large, non-venomous snakes with cream or yellow markings against a dark background. They are capable climbers and may be found in trees, gardens, sheds, garages and roof cavities.
They can enter roofs through broken tiles, openings beneath eaves and other structural gaps. Roof cavities provide shelter and may contain rats, mice or possums.
Diamond Pythons may bite when handled. Do not enter the roof or attempt to pull one through an opening. Call 1300 599 938 if removal is required.
Red-bellied Black Snakes are venomous and generally have a glossy black upper body with red, pink or orange colouring along the lower sides.
They feed heavily on frogs and may occur around Wamberal Lagoon, freshwater drainage, ponds, damp gardens, pool equipment and spaces beneath decks.
They generally retreat when given enough room but may defend themselves if approached, cornered or handled.
Common Tree Snakes are slender, non-venomous snakes that may be green, olive, brown, grey or almost black.
They are excellent climbers and move through shrubs, trees, pergolas, fences and rooflines while hunting frogs, skinks and geckos.
If one is outside and has a clear path away, it will often leave without assistance. Never rely on colour alone to identify a snake.
Golden-crowned Snakes are small, nocturnal snakes with dark bodies and pale markings across the head.
They shelter beneath rocks, timber, garden edging, pavers and leaf litter, particularly in cool or damp areas. They are mildly venomous, but their bites are not considered dangerous to people. They should still be left alone.
Eastern Brown Snakes are highly venomous and vary from pale tan and orange-brown to dark brown or almost black.
They may use open ground, sheds, garages, stored materials and places supporting rats or mice. Wamberal’s coastal position does not prevent them from occurring, particularly in the suburb’s more open and semi-rural areas.
If you see one, step back, watch where it goes and call 1300 599 938.
Eastern Blue-tongued Lizards are large native skinks commonly found in gardens, rockeries, sheds, garages and beneath outdoor furniture.
When threatened, they may flatten their bodies, hiss and display their bright blue tongues. Most healthy Blue-tongues found outside require no assistance.
Eastern Water Dragons are large native lizards associated with freshwater and surrounding vegetation. Wamberal Lagoon, freshwater drainage, garden ponds and suitable basking areas may provide habitat.
The ocean foreshore is not their preferred habitat. Most outdoor sightings require no action unless the animal is injured or trapped.
Lace Monitors are large native goannas that occasionally travel from surrounding bushland onto residential and semi-rural properties.
They are capable climbers and may investigate compost areas, poultry enclosures and other possible food sources. Give them room to leave and do not feed, corner or attempt to catch them. A large Lace Monitor can cause a serious defensive bite or scratch.
Step back and watch where the snake goes from a safe position. Its current location, or the exact place it was last seen, gives the catcher the best chance of finding it.
Do not approach it, block its escape route or attempt to move it. If the snake disappears, leave the area undisturbed and avoid searching through vegetation, furniture or stored materials.
Call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938 and explain whether the snake is inside or outside and where it was last seen.
Do not enter the roof or attempt to pull the python through an opening. Keep the area beneath the roof access clear and arrange professional assistance.
The python is non-venomous, but roof spaces contain electrical wiring, restricted access and other hazards.
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 exactly where it was last seen.
Treat every suspected snakebite as a medical emergency:
Before sealing a roof cavity or structural opening, make sure no native animal is already inside.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the catcher actually be a Central Coast local?
Yes. The Snake Catchers dispatches to a network of forty-seven qualified, licensed catchers across New South Wales. The catcher who attends your call in Wamberal lives and works on the Central Coast. Calling us connects you with them.
How quickly will someone get to me in Wamberal?
Response time depends on the catcher's location when the call comes through, but because they're local rather than driving up from Sydney, it's typically quick. Most Central Coast calls are attended within around thirty minutes, often sooner. We stay on the phone with you until the catcher arrives.
What's the most common snake in Wamberal?
Diamond Python is the species we attend most often in Wamberal, particularly in roof cavities and around mature gardens. Red-bellied Black Snake is the next most common, along creek lines and around pool surrounds. Green Tree Snakes and Golden-crowned Snakes are both regularly attended. Lace Monitors turn up across the bushland-edge and reserve-adjacent blocks, the Central Coast has one of the heaviest Lace Monitor populations in the state.
I'm near the water. What does that change?
Proximity to Wamberal Lagoon and ocean foreshore produces a particular reptile profile. Red-bellied Black Snake activity is heavier because the water concentrates frog populations. Eastern Water Dragons are common along the foreshore and around pool surrounds, and they're often called in as snake sightings before residents realise what they are. Diamond Python movement is also heavier along the water-adjacent bushland.
Is a Python in the roof normal on the Central Coast?
Yes, it's a regular feature of life here. Diamond Pythons follow rats and possums into roof cavities, particularly in older tiled-roof homes and on bushland-edge blocks. Our catcher attends Python-in-roof calls year-round. The work is straightforward when done by a trained handler and the python is unharmed in the process.
Did I do something wrong to have a snake on my property?
No. Snakes move through every suburb on the Central Coast. 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, and several species in Wamberal are venomous, including the Eastern Brown, which is clinically the most dangerous land snake in Australia. Diamond Pythons aren't venomous but they're large and powerful and they bite when handled. The vast majority of snakebite hospital admissions involve someone trying to catch, kill or move a snake themselves. Step back, keep a visual, and call 1300 599 938.
Are snakes protected in New South Wales?
Yes. All native snakes, plus Blue-tongued Lizards, Eastern Water Dragons and Lace Monitors, are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. They must be handled and relocated by licensed catchers. Every The Snake Catchers catcher holds a current NSW reptile keeper or biodiversity licence.
The Snake Catchers 1300 599 938. A network of forty-seven qualified, licensed local snake catchers across NSW. On call 24/7 across Wamberal and the wider Central Coast.
