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

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

If you see a snake anywhere in Hornsby, call Urban Reptile Removal immediately on 0418 633 474. Hornsby is one of the major snake movement hubs of northern Sydney due to its vast bushland borders, shaded gardens, sandstone formations, moisture pockets and active wildlife corridors. Snakes travel through the area constantly — often without being noticed — until a moment of movement catches your eye in your yard, garage, pool pump area, shed, or even inside your home.

Urban Reptile Removal is widely recognised as the number one Sydney snake catcher, and we attend more callouts across Hornsby Shire and northern Sydney than any other professional service. When a snake appears, we provide fast, experienced, calm and safe removal, ensuring your safety, the animal’s welfare, and full legal compliance with NSW wildlife laws.

If you come across a snake, do not try to frighten it, kill it, trap it, or “shoo it away.” Snakes only react aggressively when threatened. By approaching one, you risk escalating the situation. Instead, move back slowly, bring pets inside, create space around the snake, and call 0418 633 474 for expert removal.

Why Hornsby Has Such High Snake Activity

Hornsby has some of the strongest snake movement patterns in Greater Sydney because it offers a perfect blend of the environmental features snakes prefer:

• Dense native gardens
• Shaded blocks
• Moist soil
• Drains and water sources
• Sandstone ledges and retaining walls
• Under-house voids
• Leaf litter and mulch
• Wildlife flow from surrounding bushland
• Constant rodent activity
• Quiet hiding places around older homes

Snakes don’t care about fences, roads or suburb borders — they follow prey animals, heat, shade, water and cover. Hornsby provides these elements in abundance, which is why snakes regularly turn up on residential properties, sometimes without warning.

Snake movement increases during:

• Spring warm spells
• Hot summer mornings and afternoons
• After summer storms
• Autumn feeding surges
• Rodent population spikes
• Sudden warm winter days
• Damp, humid conditions

This means snake sightings occur year-round, with especially high numbers during warm and wet cycles.

What To Do Immediately If You See a Snake in Hornsby

The best thing you can do is remain calm and give the snake space. Follow these steps:

• Stop and slowly move back
• Bring pets inside at once
• Keep children away from the area
• Do not approach or try to get closer
• Do not attempt to kill the snake
• Do not throw objects or use water
• Do not try to trap it under a bin or box
• Do not attempt DIY removal
• Keep visual contact from a safe distance
• Call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418 633 474

Snakes avoid confrontation. They defend themselves only when threatened. A calm response helps prevent dangerous interactions.

Snakes Commonly Seen in Hornsby

Hornsby has all of Sydney’s major snake species. Some are dangerous, some harmless, and some simply large and intimidating. Urban Reptile Removal relocates all species safely and legally.

Here are the top five Hornsby species:

Red-Bellied Black Snake

A glossy black snake with a bright red underside—highly recognisable and often feared.

Behaviour:
• Venomous
• Prefers wet and shaded areas
• Common around drains, garden beds, pond edges and damp lawn areas
• Moves quietly and smoothly
• Usually shy but will defend itself if cornered

If you see one, stay back and call Urban Reptile Removal immediately.

Eastern Brown Snake

One of the most venomous snakes in the world. Fast, alert and easily provoked when threatened.

Key characteristics:
• Extremely venomous
• Quick and highly reactive
• Strongly attracted to rodents
• Hides in warm, narrow gaps such as under pavers, steps and garden edging
• Frequently misidentified

If you believe you’ve seen a brown snake, avoid the area and call us urgently.

Golden Crown Snake

A small and slender snake with a soft golden marking across the head. Often discovered while gardening.

Details:
• Not dangerous
• Lives in mulch, compost, leaf litter and pot plants
• Often mistaken for a baby brown snake
• May bite if handled

Even though harmless, they should still be relocated by a professional due to the high chance of confusion.

Green Tree Snake

A fast, harmless snake commonly seen along the North Shore due to abundant gardens and climbing structures.

Behaviour:
• Non-venomous
• Excellent climber
• Found on fences, walls, pergolas, hedges and roofs
• Sometimes enters homes through open doors or windows
• Moves quickly when startled

If one gets inside your home, we can remove it easily and safely.

Diamond Python

A large, slow-moving python with distinctive black-and-yellow diamond patterns.

Behaviour features:
• Harmless and non-venomous
• Commonly seen sunning on warm surfaces
• Often hides in roof cavities
• Moves silently at night following rodent scent
• Startles residents due to size, not aggression

We relocate pythons humanely if they are somewhere inconvenient or causing concern.

Why Snakes Enter Hornsby Homes

Snake appearances are not random. They are driven by environmental conditions:

1. Rodents

The number one attractant. If mice or rats are present, snakes will eventually find them.

2. Warmth

Snakes regulate temperature using heat-retaining surfaces:

• Driveways
• Brick walls
• Timber decks
• Roof sheeting
• Pavers
• Stone steps
• Sandstone blocks

3. Water

Snakes seek moisture, especially during hot weather:

• Bird baths
• Ponds
• Dripping taps
• Irrigation
• Pet bowls
• Saucers
• Damp soil
• Mulch beds

4. Shelter

Snakes favour quiet, protected hiding places such as:

• Under-house voids
• Deck cavities
• Retaining walls
• Sheds
• Pool pump areas
• Firewood piles
• Leaf litter
• Rock gaps
• Garden debris

These conditions are widespread across Hornsby, making snake encounters common.

Seasonal Snake Behaviour in Hornsby

Knowing how seasons influence snake movement helps residents stay aware:

Spring
• Snakes emerge
• Mating season
• High daytime activity

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

Autumn
• Heavy feeding before cooler months
• Sudden bursts of activity during warm spells

Winter
• Reduced movement
• Pythons still appear on warm afternoons

Temperature, prey movement and shade shape daily snake behaviour.

Why Hornsby Residents Trust Urban Reptile Removal

Urban Reptile Removal is trusted for many reasons:

• Fast, reliable response
• Highly trained and experienced catchers
• Calm, safe, professional handling
• Accurate species identification
• Humane, legal relocations
• Clear communication during stressful encounters
• Practical advice on reducing future snake visits
• Deep knowledge of local snake patterns
• Extensive real-world field experience

As the number one Sydney snake catcher, we bring unmatched expertise to every callout. You always speak directly with a professional — not a call centre or inexperienced staff member.

We know Hornsby’s gardens, house structures, bush corridors and seasonal patterns, making removals fast, safe and predictable.

Final Call to Action for Hornsby

If you come across a snake in Hornsby:

• Step back calmly
• Move pets and children away
• Do not approach or disturb it
• Do not attempt to trap or kill it
• Maintain a safe distance
• Keep an eye on it from afar
• Call Urban Reptile Removal immediately on 0418 633 474

We will locate the snake, remove it professionally and relocate it safely.

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