Snake Catcher Wyong — Call The Snake Catchers on 1300 599 938
If you have a snake on your property in Wyong, 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 Wyong 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 Wyong Gets the Snake Activity It Does
Wyong sits inland of the Tuggerah Lakes on the western side, anchored by the train station, the historic town centre, the hospital precinct and the surrounding residential streets, with the Wyong River system threading through and rural-residential country extending to the west. The river system and the rural-residential transition together produce a broader species profile than the lake foreshore suburbs to the east.
Diamond Python and Red-bellied Black Snake activity is heavy around the Wyong River and the lake system. Eastern Brown Snakes are a regular presence given the drier western ground and the rural-residential transition on the western edge of the suburb.
All native snakes 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 Wyong and surrounding suburbs.
Diamond Pythons are the snakes we attend most often in Wyong, followed by Red-bellied Black Snakes around the Tuggerah Lakes wetlands and connecting creek lines. Eastern Brown Snakes are more regular here than along the ocean strip because of the drier, open ground west of the lakes.
Green Tree Snakes and Golden-crowned Snakes are also regularly encountered. Eastern Water Dragons occur around the Wyong River catchment, while Lace Monitors visit properties adjoining bushland.
The Snake Catchers operates a network of qualified, licensed catchers across New South Wales. The catcher attending your Wyong call lives and works on the Central Coast. Call 1300 599 938 to connect with them.
Diamond Pythons are large, non-venomous snakes with black scales and yellow or cream markings. Adults commonly reach between two and three metres.
They follow rats and possums into roof cavities, mature gardens and areas around sandstone walls. Where it is safe for one to remain, our catcher may recommend leaving it alone because Diamond Pythons help control rodents. If relocation is necessary, call 1300 599 938.
Red-bellied Black Snakes are glossy black with red or pink colouring underneath. Adults generally reach between one and a half and two metres.
They follow frogs through the Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake catchments, drainage lines, creek corridors, ponds, pool areas and damp gardens. They are venomous but will generally retreat when given enough space.
Eastern Brown Snakes are regularly encountered around Wyong’s drier, more open ground. They may shelter in sheds, garages, woodpiles, poultry enclosures and stored materials, particularly where rats or mice are present.
They are fast-moving and highly venomous. If you see one, step back, watch where it goes from a safe distance and call 1300 599 938.
Green Tree Snakes are slender, fast-moving and excellent climbers. They may be green, olive, grey or almost black, usually with a yellow underside.
They are completely non-venomous and move through trees, shrubs, pergolas and fence lines while hunting skinks, geckos and frogs.
Golden-crowned Snakes are small, nocturnal snakes generally measuring less than 60 centimetres. They have dark bodies with pale markings across the head.
They are mildly venomous, but their bites are not considered dangerous to humans. They shelter beneath rocks, pavers, garden edging and damp leaf litter.
Eastern Blue-tongued Lizards are large native skinks commonly mistaken for snakes. When frightened, they may flatten their bodies, hiss and display their bright blue tongues.
They are non-venomous and beneficial, feeding on snails, slugs and insects. Most outdoor sightings require no action.
Eastern Water Dragons are large native lizards found around the Wyong River catchment, freshwater drainage, ponds, pools and suitable basking areas.
Their size and long tails mean they are often reported as snakes. They are non-venomous, and most can be left alone unless injured or trapped.
Lace Monitors are large native goannas found around bushland-edge and acreage properties. Adults can exceed two metres, including the tail.
They generally move away when given enough room but can deliver a serious defensive bite or scratch if cornered. Do not feed or attempt to catch one.
Common shelter and movement areas include:
In apartments and townhouse complexes, snakes may enter communal gardens, car parks, stairwells, pool areas, lift lobbies and balconies.
At warehouses and businesses, they may shelter beneath pallets, around loading areas, near roller doors or among stored materials. Stop work nearby and do not move equipment while searching for the snake.
Step back and watch where the snake goes from a safe position. Do not attempt to catch, move or contain it. There is no need to approach it for a photograph or try to identify the species.
Call 1300 599 938. If the snake disappears, remember exactly where you last saw it and leave the surrounding area undisturbed.
If you suspect it is an Eastern Brown Snake, distance is the priority. Do not follow it, block its escape route or attempt to move it with a stick or rake.
If a Diamond Python is in the roof, do not enter the roof or attempt to pull it through an opening. Keep the area beneath the access clear and call for assistance.
If a snake enters the house, leave the room and close the door behind you if it is safe to do so. Do not move furniture trying to locate it. Call 1300 599 938 immediately.
If a snake is found in a communal area, keep residents away, notify building management and arrange access to any locked areas.
Treat every suspected snakebite as a medical emergency:
Snake-deterrent powders, sprays and ultrasonic devices are not effective.
For Diamond Pythons and Eastern Brown Snakes, control rats and mice and seal building gaps where possible. For Red-bellied Black Snakes, keep pool-pump areas clear and manage dense, damp vegetation near the house.
Reducing heavy leaf litter and thick planting may limit shelter for Green Tree Snakes and Golden-crowned Snakes. Eastern Blue-tongued Lizards are beneficial native animals and generally do not require removal.
Other useful measures include:
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the catcher actually be a Central Coast local?
Yes. The Snake Catchers dispatches to a network of qualified, licensed catchers across New South Wales. The catcher who attends your call in Wyong lives and works on the Central Coast, in the suburb or a neighbouring suburb.
How quickly will someone get to me in Wyong?
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 Wyong?
Diamond Python is the species we attend most often in Wyong, particularly in roof cavities and around mature gardens. Red-bellied Black Snake is the next most common, concentrated around the lakes, wetlands and creek lines. 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 Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake catchment 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.
Do you attend apartment buildings and strata properties?
Yes. The local catcher dispatched to your call attends apartment buildings, townhouse complexes and strata properties across the suburb. Snakes can turn up in stairwells, underground car parks, communal gardens, pool surrounds, lift lobbies and balconies. Diamond Pythons can climb readily and turn up well above ground level. Building management and strata coordination is handled in the same call.
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 Wyong 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 Wyong and the wider Central Coast.
