If there's a snake at your home or property in North Turramurra, call Snake Catcher North Turramurra 1300 599 938. Stay a safe distance, move pets clear of the area, and keep your eyes on the snake from a safe spot. The single most useful thing you can do before we arrive is maintain visual contact - a snake that's been watched continuously is far easier to locate. A snake that's disappeared will often reappear, but if we arrive and can't find it, we will need to leave. You don't need to take a photo or identify the species, just watch where it goes.
Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938
If you've found a snake on your North Turramurra property, call Snake Catcher North Turramurra 1300 599 938. We're usually on site within around thirty minutes depending on traffic and access, and we operate twenty-four hours across North Turramurra and the wider Ku-ring-gai LGA.
North Turramurra sits at the northern end of the Turramurra ridge, with Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park forming the eastern and northern flanks. The suburb is deeply bushland-enclosed, with the Bobbin Head Road country running off into national park and most streets either backing directly onto reserve or sitting one block in. The terrain is steep, sandstone-cut country with deep gully drops, sandstone outcrops, mature canopy and the kind of mid-century, 1960s and 1970s housing built directly into bushland.
Large blocks with deep established gardens, sandstone retaining walls, terraced terrain and tiled-roof homes that have settled into the surrounding bush over decades. Pool density is high. The combination of Ku-ring-gai Chase enclosure, sandstone country, mature gardens and pool density produces a high-volume Diamond Python suburb, with strong Red-belly and Golden-crowned Snake populations, Green Tree Snakes through the gardens, and occasional Lace Monitor sightings on the deeper bushland-edge blocks.
Diamond Python. A major species in our North Turramurra work given how thoroughly the suburb backs onto Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Non-venomous, but large, adults reach two to three metres and they're powerfully built. The bushland exposure, mature gardens and tiled-roof homes sustain a strong resident Python population, and roof cavities are a major job category. Pythons follow rodents and possums into the roof and settle in. We also find them on warm sandstone retaining walls, curled behind shrubs, on sandstone steps, in pergolas, along gutters and on warm driveways. They rely on camouflage rather than speed and usually stay still when you find them. If you hear soft movement in the ceiling or see one anywhere on the property, call 1300 599 938.
Red-bellied Black Snake. A substantial proportion of our North Turramurra work. Common along the Ku-ring-gai Chase gully drainages and on properties with pools, ponds or thick damp garden beds. They follow frogs, so frog activity (particularly after rain and through the warmer months) tends to bring them through. Pool pump housings come up consistently. Venomous, but generally far less defensive than Browns. They will move away if given the chance.
Golden-crowned Snake. Common in North Turramurra, although most residents never see one. Small, nocturnal, with a pale crown across the head and a pink belly. During the day they shelter under sandstone blocks, loose bark, timber sleepers, pot plants, garden edging and leaf litter. The sandstone country and deep established gardens of North Turramurra give them ideal habitat. Venomous, but the bite causes only local symptoms in most cases and is not regarded as dangerous to adults, still warrants professional handling.
Green Tree Snake. Common in North Turramurra, particularly in mature gardens, along fences, in pergolas and around roof lines. Slender, bright green or olive, fast-moving, completely harmless. They feed on skinks, geckos and small frogs and are excellent climbers, which is why they sometimes turn up at elevated parts of the property.
Lace Monitor. Less common than the snake species above, but present in North Turramurra on properties backing onto Ku-ring-gai Chase or the larger bushland-edge blocks. Large, distinctive, with grey-black scales and pale cream or yellow banding. Adults can reach over two metres including the tail. Lace Monitors are protected native goannas, not snakes, but they're often called in as snake sightings because of the size. Harmless to humans if left alone, but capable of giving a serious defensive bite or scratch if cornered. Most sightings resolve themselves, the monitor moves through and is gone within a day. We attend when one has settled somewhere it can't be left.
Blue-tongued Lizard. Not a snake, but the reptile we are called for almost as often. Large, slow-moving native skinks that get mistaken for snakes because of their size and the way they flatten their bodies when threatened. They are harmless, beneficial, and good for a garden, they eat snails, slugs and insects.
The species mix in North Turramurra makes more sense once you know what each one is following. Diamond Pythons follow rats, mice and possums, which is why they end up in roof cavities. Red-bellied Black Snakes follow frogs and moisture, which is why they concentrate along the Ku-ring-gai Chase gully drainages and around pool pump housings. Golden-crowned Snakes follow small lizards and skinks under leaf litter and sandstone. Green Tree Snakes follow skinks and geckos through gardens and along fence lines. Lace Monitors follow carrion, eggs and rodents through bushland and onto the larger reserve-edge properties.
For Diamond Pythons: roof cavities are the standout, particularly on older homes with tiled roofs and small gaps under the eaves. Also on sandstone retaining walls, in pergolas and outdoor entertainment areas, along gutters, curled behind thick shrubs, on sunny driveways and along fence lines facing Ku-ring-gai Chase.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes: pool pump housings, pool surrounds and water features, garden beds with thick mulch against boundary fences, under decks and verandahs in shaded damp corners, along fences backing onto the Ku-ring-gai Chase gully drainages.
For Golden-crowned Snakes: under pot plants and raised tubs, in garden edging, under sandstone blocks and rockeries, in leaf litter, beneath timber piles, paths and outdoor tiles, around damp sheltered corners of the garden.
For Green Tree Snakes: along fences, through pergolas, around roof lines, in mature shrubs and along garden edges.
For Lace Monitors: in pool surrounds, on warm decks, in chicken coops and chook pens, around compost heaps, on driveways and along fence lines facing bushland.
Step back. Bring children and pets indoors. If possible, keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance. Don't try to move it, contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. Call 1300 599 938. We'll talk you through what to do until we arrive.
If you hear movement in the roof through the warmer months and you live in North Turramurra, a Diamond Python is one of the more likely explanations given how much of the suburb backs onto national park. Possums and rats are the others. We can tell the difference on site.
If a snake is inside the house, this is an emergency. Leave the room, close the door behind you, and call 1300 599 938.
A snake bite is a medical emergency. Treat every bite as if it's venomous, even if the snake looked harmless. Symptoms can take time to appear, and that's exactly why fast action matters.
If someone is bitten:
Australian antivenom is highly effective when administered promptly. Time matters.
Deterrent products sold at hardware stores, powders, sprays, ultrasonic devices, are not effective. Don't waste money on them.
For Diamond Pythons specifically, reducing rodent activity in the roof is the single most useful thing. Pythons follow rats. If a Python turns up in the ceiling, the rats got there first. Seal roof entry points where you can, keep the roof clear of stored items that draw rodents, and address roof rodent activity through proper rodent control.
For Red-bellied Black Snakes, keep pool pump housings clear and unappealing as shelter. Thin out heavy garden beds along boundary fences, particularly the side facing national park or gully line. Manage frog activity where it has concentrated against the house, without killing the frogs, they're protected.
For Golden-crowned Snakes, lift pot plants and raised tubs off the ground where you can, clear leaf litter from sheltered corners, and tidy garden edging.
How quickly can a snake catcher get to North Turramurra?
We're usually on site in North Turramurra within around thirty minutes, depending on traffic and access. Sydney Snake Catcher operates twenty-four hours a day across the suburb and the wider Ku-ring-gai LGA. Call 1300 599 938.
Did I do something wrong to have a snake on my property?
No. Snakes move through every suburb on the North Shore. 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.
What snakes are most common in North Turramurra?
Diamond Pythons are a major species in our North Turramurra work given how thoroughly the suburb backs onto Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Red-bellied Black Snakes are a substantial proportion of the work too, concentrated along the gully drainages and around pool pump housings. Golden-crowned Snakes are common in the sandstone country and deep established gardens, though most residents never see one. Lace Monitors turn up occasionally on the larger bushland-edge blocks.
Should I try to remove the snake myself?
No. All native snakes in New South Wales are protected wildlife, and several species commonly encountered around North Turramurra are venomous. The vast majority of snakebite hospital admissions involve someone trying to catch, kill or move a snake themselves. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call 1300 599 938.
Are snakes protected in New South Wales?
Yes. All native snakes, plus Lace Monitors and Blue-tongued Lizards, are protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. They must be handled and relocated by licensed catchers. Sydney Snake Catcher operates under licence MWL103807.
Sydney Snake Catcher 1300 599 938. Licensed, insured, on call 24/7 across North Turramurra and the wider Ku-ring-gai LGA.
