Call Sydney Snake Catcher on 1300 599 938
If you've found a snake in your Glenhaven garden, on a path, near the driveway or anywhere else on the property, call 1300 599 938. We're usually on site within around thirty minutes depending on traffic and access, and we operate twenty-four hours across Glenhaven and the wider Hills Shire. When a snake appears unexpectedly, the right move is straightforward. Step back, give it room, call us, and let us handle it.
Glenhaven is one of our reliably active Hills Shire suburbs and a regular feature in our top-volume callout list. The reasons are entirely geographic. Glenhaven Reserve runs through the central spine of the suburb, the connecting bushland threads out through to the Cumberland State Forest, Cherrybrook and the wider Berowra Valley system, and Old Mans Creek drains through the eastern side. The suburb is something of a hybrid, partly large residential blocks with mature gardens, partly acreage and semi-rural country, and partly bushland-edge streets that back directly onto continuous reserve. The combination produces a varied and reliable snake catching profile.
The housing stock matters too. Glenhaven has older 1970s and 1980s brick homes on large blocks with mature canopy and deep established gardens, sandstone retaining walls and terraced terrain. Larger acreage-style holdings appear on the suburb's outer fringes, with horse properties, hobby farms and the kind of semi-rural land use that goes back decades. Pool density across the residential sections is high. The bushland exposure on the reserve-edge streets is substantial and continuous.
Snakes aren't appearing in Glenhaven because something is wrong with a property. They're appearing because the suburb sits on top of, and continuous with, a real piece of country.
Diamond Python. A major species in our Glenhaven work, particularly on streets backing onto Glenhaven Reserve, Cumberland State Forest or the connecting bushland corridors. Non-venomous, but large, adults reach two to three metres and they're powerfully built. The bushland exposure, mature gardens and older tiled-roof homes sustain a resident Python population, and roof cavities are a major job category. Pythons follow rodents into the roof and settle in. We also find them stretched across warm 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. They don't chase, they don't behave aggressively. If you hear soft movement in the ceiling or see one anywhere on the property, call 1300 599 938.
Red-bellied Black Snake. Common along Old Mans Creek and the gully drainages running through the suburb, in the wetter sections 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. Venomous, but generally far less defensive than Browns. They will move away if given the chance.
Eastern Brown Snake. Present in Glenhaven, particularly on the acreage-fringe blocks and properties with horse paddocks, chicken coops, feed sheds or accumulated yard storage. The acreage side of the suburb supports a real Brown population, drawn by the rodent activity that comes with rural land use. Highly venomous. Step back, keep a visual from a safe distance, and call us on 1300 599 938.
Golden-crowned Snake. Common in Glenhaven, although most residents never see one. Small, nocturnal, with a pale crown-like marking 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 Glenhaven 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. We usually only relocate them when one has accidentally entered a home, garage or enclosed space.
Green Tree Snake. Common in Glenhaven, 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. Non-venomous, but a snake inside the house still warrants professional removal.
Blue-tongued Lizard. Not a snake, but the reptile we are called for almost as often. Blue-tongues are 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. Better to call and have us confirm than to assume.
The species mix in Glenhaven makes more sense once you know what each one is following. Diamond Pythons follow rats and mice, which is why they end up in roof cavities. Red-bellied Black Snakes follow frogs and moisture, which is why they concentrate along Old Mans Creek and the gully drainages. Eastern Browns follow rodents through the acreage properties, feed sheds, chicken coops and horse paddocks. 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. Sightings increase after rain, through warm weather, and in early summer when reptiles are most active.
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 reserve.
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 Old Mans Creek, the gully drainages or the wetter sections of Glenhaven Reserve.
For Eastern Browns: on acreage and horse properties, stable yards, feed sheds, hay storage, chicken coops, machinery sheds, around dams and troughs, along long paddock boundary fences. On residential blocks, garages, sheds with accumulated yard storage, around hot water systems and along boundary fences.
For Golden-crowned Snakes: under sandstone blocks, around rockeries and 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.
Step back. Bring children, pets and where relevant any horses or stock to a safe distance. If possible, keep a visual on the snake from a safe place. 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 on a Glenhaven Reserve, bushland or creek-line street, a Diamond Python is one of the more likely explanations. Possums and rats are the others. We can tell the difference on site.
The deterrent products sold at hardware stores, powders, sprays, ultrasonic devices, do not work. Skip 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 reserve or creek line. Manage frog activity where it has become concentrated against the house, without killing the frogs, they're protected.
For Eastern Browns on acreage and horse properties, reducing rodent activity is the most effective measure. Active rodent control around feed sheds, hay storage and stable yards. Lift hay bales off the ground. Keep feed in sealed containers. Tidy chicken coops and outdoor pet feeding areas. On residential blocks, the standard rules apply, bait stations around sheds and garages, clean out accumulated yard storage, seal gaps under sheds and outbuildings.
How quickly can a snake catcher get to Glenhaven?
We're usually on site in Glenhaven within around thirty minutes, depending on traffic and access. Sydney Snake Catcher operates twenty-four hours a day across the suburb and the wider Hills Shire. Call 1300 599 938.
What snakes are most common in Glenhaven?
Diamond Pythons are a major species in our Glenhaven work, particularly in roof cavities and on streets backing onto Glenhaven Reserve, Cumberland State Forest or the connecting bushland. Red-bellied Black Snakes are a substantial proportion of the work too, concentrated along Old Mans Creek and around pool pump housings. Eastern Browns appear on the acreage-fringe blocks and horse properties.
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 Glenhaven 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.
What should I do while I'm waiting for the snake catcher?
Step back, bring children and pets indoors, and keep a visual on the snake from a safe distance if you can. Don't try to contain it, photograph it from up close or identify the species. If it slips into cover, watch the spot where you last saw it. Snakes often reappear within minutes once the area goes quiet.
Are snakes protected in New South Wales?
Yes. All native snakes 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 Glenhaven and the wider Hills Shire.
