Westleigh — Urban Reptile & Snake Removal — Westleigh — Call Now 0418 633 474

Westleigh — Urban Reptile & Snake Removal — Westleigh — Call Now 0418 633 474

If you see a snake anywhere in Westleigh, call Urban Reptile Removal immediately on 0418 633 474. Westleigh is one of the Hornsby Shire’s most active snake corridors due to its dense gardens, shade, moisture, sandstone, wildlife activity, and access to major bushland. Snakes move through the suburb daily, often quietly and unseen until they suddenly appear on a driveway, garden bed, path, deck, garage floor, or inside a home.

Urban Reptile Removal is recognised as the number one Sydney snake catcher, performing more snake removals across Greater Sydney than any other service. Our team understands how snakes behave, where they hide, and why they appear so frequently in suburbs like Westleigh. When a snake turns up unexpectedly, we provide calm, fast, experienced assistance to keep you, your pets, and your family completely safe.

If you have a snake on your property, do not try to kill it, trap it, scare it, or “guide it away.” Snakes respond defensively when threatened, and even harmless species can behave unpredictably when pressured. Stay back, keep pets inside, and call immediately. Urban Reptile Removal is ready to help — call 0418 633 474.

Why Westleigh Has High Snake Activity

Westleigh has all the environmental conditions snakes favour:

• Dense native gardens
• Thick planting and leaf litter
• Under-house cavities
• Deck voids
• Moist soil
• Sandstone retaining walls
• Rock crevices
• Garden clutter
• Warm pavers and brickwork
• Active rodent and lizard populations

Snakes don’t pick suburbs — they pick environments. If a property has food, water, warmth, and shelter, snakes will move through it. Westleigh offers these in abundance, especially during warm weather or after rainfall.

Snake movement spikes in Westleigh during:

• Spring warm-ups
• Summer heatwaves
• Warm mornings after cool nights
• After heavy rain
• Rodent increases
• Autumn feeding periods
• Winter warm spells

Because Westleigh borders bushland and contains many shaded micro-environments, snakes often rest, hunt, and move close to homes without being noticed until they cross into open areas.

What To Do Immediately If You See a Snake in Westleigh

The first few seconds are critical. Follow these steps:

• Pause, then step back calmly
• Move all pets indoors immediately
• Keep children well away
• Do not approach or follow the snake
• Do not try to trap or block it
• Do not throw items or spray water
• Do not attempt DIY removal
• Maintain visual contact from several metres away
• Call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418 633 474

Snakes do not seek confrontation — they react only when they feel trapped or threatened. A calm, controlled response reduces risk for everyone involved.

Snakes Most Commonly Seen in Westleigh

Westleigh is home to all major Sydney snake species. Urban Reptile Removal relocates them all safely and legally.

Here are the five most common species we remove from Westleigh properties:

Red-Bellied Black Snake

A glossy black snake with a bright red belly. One of Sydney’s most recognisable species, often seen in shaded, damp, cool environments.

Key behaviour:
• Venomous
• Prefers moisture-rich gardens
• Found near drains, shaded lawns, garden edges and pond areas
• Shy but defensive when cornered
• Moves quietly through vegetation

If you see a red-bellied black snake, step back and call Urban Reptile Removal.

Eastern Brown Snake

One of the most venomous snakes in the world. Extremely fast, alert, and highly defensive. Attracted strongly to rodent activity.

Important details:
• Very dangerous
• Moves quickly and erratically when threatened
• Hides beneath narrow warm gaps such as edging, steps, and debris
• Often misidentified
• Appears when rodent numbers increase

If you suspect a brown snake is present, avoid the area and contact us immediately — we prioritise these calls.

Golden Crown Snake

A small, slender species with a pale golden marking on its head. Commonly uncovered while gardening in leaf litter or mulch.

More information:
• Not dangerous
• Lives in loose soil, compost, mulch and pot plants
• Frequently mistaken for a baby brown snake
• May bite if handled

Although harmless, they should still be relocated by a professional due to common misidentification.

Green Tree Snake

A harmless, fast, brightly coloured snake commonly found in leafy suburbs like Westleigh.

Behaviour:
• Non-venomous
• Excellent climber
• Frequently seen on fences, pergolas, gutters, hedges and outdoor structures
• May slip indoors through open doors or windows
• Moves rapidly when startled

If a green tree snake enters your home, we can remove it gently and safely.

Diamond Python

A large python with striking yellow-and-black diamond patterns. Harmless and excellent at controlling rodents.

Key behaviour:
• Slow-moving
• Often found basking on roofs, pavers, fences or rock walls
• Frequently hides in roof cavities
• Moves silently at night
• Startles residents due to size

If a python is somewhere inconvenient or causing concern, Urban Reptile Removal will relocate it humanely.

What Attracts Snakes to Westleigh Homes

The reasons snakes show up are predictable and consistent:

1. Rodents

Rodents are the number one snake attractant. If mice are present, snakes will follow.

2. Warmth

Snakes regulate body temperature using surfaces such as:

• Driveways
• Brick walls
• Timber decks
• Sandstone blocks
• Roofs
• Stone steps
• Concrete paths

3. Water

Snakes seek moisture from:

• Ponds
• Dripping hoses
• Irrigation
• Bird baths
• Overflow trays
• Damp soil
• Pet bowls

4. Shelter

Snakes retreat into quiet, protected areas such as:

• Under houses
• Deck cavities
• Retaining walls
• Garden debris
• Sheds
• Pool equipment boxes
• Wood piles
• Leaf litter
• Rock crevices

Westleigh properties commonly offer several of these attractants simultaneously, making encounters more frequent.

Seasonal Snake Movement in Westleigh

Snake activity follows a consistent seasonal pattern:

Spring
• Snakes emerge from winter
• Mating season begins
• Sightings increase drastically

Summer
• Peak movement
• Snakes move constantly between shade and sun
• Most garden and driveway encounters occur now

Autumn
• Snakes feed heavily before cooler weather
• Warm spells create sudden bursts of activity

Winter
• Reduced movement
• Pythons and green tree snakes still appear on sunny days

Residents often see snakes unexpectedly due to rapid temperature changes.

Why Westleigh Residents Trust Urban Reptile Removal

Urban Reptile Removal is trusted across the North Shore and Greater Sydney because we provide:

• Fast, professional response
• Calm, highly trained snake handlers
• Instant, accurate species identification
• Safe, legal, humane relocation
• Clear instructions from start to finish
• Extensive experience with every Sydney snake species
• Knowledge of local snake behaviour in Westleigh
• Practical advice for reducing future snake visits

As the number one Sydney snake catcher, we bring unmatched field experience to every job. When you call, you get a real professional — not a trainee or inexperienced operator.

We understand Westleigh’s terrain, garden structures, wildlife routes and seasonal patterns, making removals efficient and safe.

Final Call to Action for Westleigh

If you see a snake in Westleigh:

• Do not approach
• Do not attempt to kill it
• Do not try to trap or move it
• Move children and pets away
• Maintain a safe distance
• Keep eyes on it from afar
• Call Urban Reptile Removal immediately on 0418 633 474

We will locate the snake, remove it safely and relocate it to suitable habitat.

Urban Reptile Removal — Sydney’s number one snake catcher — is ready to help every Westleigh resident when a snake appears.