Reptiles in Parklea – Emergency Snake RemovalCall 0418 633 474
Reptiles in Parklea – Emergency Snake Removal
Call 0418 633 474
If you need emergency snake removal in Parklea, call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418 633 474.
Parklea sits between Stanhope Gardens, Glenwood, Kings Park, and Kellyville Ridge. Even though the suburb has modern homes, shops, and quiet streets, it also has green corridors, drainage channels, and small bushland pockets. These areas are perfect for reptiles. Because of this, people often see snakes during spring and summer. Knowing which species live here — and what to do when you see one — is important for keeping your family and pets safe.
Red-bellied Black Snakes in Parklea
Red-bellied Black Snakes (Pseudechis porphyriacus) are one of the most common snakes in Parklea. They have a shiny black back with bright red or pink sides. They usually grow to 1.5–2 metres. They are venomous, but they are usually shy and try to escape instead of fight.
Parklea has perfect places for Red-bellied Blacks to live — drainage lines, grassy parks, small wetlands, and shaded areas near The Ponds and Stanhope Gardens. These spots often have frogs, which are the Red-bellied Black Snake’s favourite food. They also eat skinks, fish, small mammals, and sometimes other snakes.
People usually see these snakes during the day, especially on warm mornings. They may be found near garden edges, fences, or paths. Dogs are often the first to approach them, so always bring pets inside if you spot a snake.
Females give birth to 10–20 live babies at the end of summer. Young snakes hide under timber, leftover building materials, metal sheets, or garden clutter.
Eastern Brown Snakes in Parklea
Eastern Brown Snakes (Pseudonaja textilis) also live across Parklea and are one of Australia’s most dangerous species. Adults grow to about 1.5 metres. Their colour can be light fawn or dark brown. Baby Browns often have dark bands or a black head.
Parklea’s mix of new townhouses, older homes, and reserves provides good habitat for Brown Snakes. These snakes go wherever there are rodents, so yards with rubbish, stored materials, pet food, or clutter often attract them. They hide under metal, timber, concrete slabs, and garden items.
When threatened, an Eastern Brown lifts the front of its body, flattens its neck, and may strike more than once. They must never be approached.
Eastern Browns lay 10–35 eggs in summer, choosing warm places such as mulch, compost heaps, burrows, or piles of debris. Eggs hatch 2–3 months later, so young snakes often appear in late summer.
If you see an Eastern Brown in Parklea, step away slowly and call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418 633 474.
Yellow-faced Whipsnakes in Parklea
Yellow-faced Whipsnakes (Demansia psammophis) are fast, thin snakes found in Parklea. They grow to about 1–1.2 metres and have a pale-yellow stripe across the face.
They prefer sunny, open areas such as footpaths, school grounds, driveways, and garden beds. They hunt skinks and use their speed to escape danger. Most people only see them for one second before they disappear.
Their venom is medically significant, but not as dangerous as the Eastern Brown’s. Even so, every snakebite is an emergency.
Other Reptiles in Parklea
Parklea has many harmless reptiles that are helpful to the environment.
The most common is the blue-tongued lizard, often called a “bluey.” These large skinks grow up to 60 cm and show their blue tongue when scared.
Blue-tongues eat snails, slugs, beetles, caterpillars, fallen fruit, and pet food. They hide under outdoor furniture, stepping stones, timber, pot plants, and garden beds.
Females give birth to 10–15 live babies at the end of summer. Young blue-tongues are often hurt by lawnmowers or pets, so check the yard before mowing.
Other reptiles in Parklea include:
Bearded Dragons basking on fences and rocks
Garden Skinks running through mulch and gardens
Eastern Water Dragons near creeks and drains
Geckos hunting insects around outdoor lights
All native reptiles are protected under NSW law.
Living Safely with Snakes in Parklea
You can reduce snake activity around your home by:
Keeping grass short
Removing timber, bricks, and metal sheets
Storing tools off the ground
Trimming shrubs and reducing heavy groundcover
Keeping bins closed
Fixing leaks to reduce water that attracts frogs
Storing pet food indoors
Reducing rodent activity
A tidy yard removes snake hiding places and food sources.
What To Do If You See a Snake in Parklea
Stay calm
Step back slowly
Bring pets and children indoors
Do not try to kill or catch the snake
Give the snake space to leave
Close garages or doors if needed
Call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418 633 474 if it remains nearby
Most bites happen when people try to handle or chase a snake.
First Aid for Snake Bites
If someone is bitten:
Call 000 immediately
Keep them still and calm
Apply a pressure-immobilisation bandage starting at the bite
Wrap down the limb, then back up
Splint the limb
Do not wash the bite
Do not cut or suck the wound
Wait for paramedics
If a pet is bitten, take it straight to a vet.
Conclusion
Parklea has many green areas, reserves, and drainage lines where snakes and other reptiles live. Residents may see Red-bellied Black Snakes, Eastern Brown Snakes, and Yellow-faced Whipsnakes, along with harmless blue-tongues, dragons, skinks, and geckos. With good yard care, calm behaviour, and quick help from Urban Reptile Removal, Parklea residents can safely live alongside local wildlife.
For professional snake removal in Parklea, call 0418 633 474.
