Mount Colah: Urban Reptile & Snake Removal — Mount Colah — Call Now 0418 633 474

Mount Colah: Urban Reptile & Snake Removal — Mount Colah — Call Now 0418 633 474

If you see a snake anywhere in Mount Colah, call Urban Reptile Removal immediately on 0418 633 474. Mount Colah sits on the edge of some of the most active snake habitat in the entire Sydney Basin. With dense bushland, shaded residential pockets, sandstone ridges, moisture-rich gullies, wildlife corridors, older homes with perfect hiding spots and strong rodent activity, snakes move through Mount Colah every single warm day of the year. Many remain unseen until they suddenly appear in a garden, on a driveway, inside a garage, behind a shed, underneath a deck, or even within a home.

Urban Reptile Removal is the number one Sydney snake catcher, attending more removals across Hornsby Shire and Greater Sydney than any other service. We know Mount Colah’s terrain, vegetation, wildlife pathways and micro-habitats intimately. When a snake appears, we provide fast, calm, experienced and fully legal relocation, ensuring your safety and the safe handling of the animal.

Do not attempt to approach, frighten, trap or kill a snake. Snakes only become defensive when threatened, and even harmless species can strike if cornered. Step back, create distance, protect pets and call 0418 633 474 immediately for professional help.

Why Mount Colah Has Extremely High Snake Activity

Mount Colah is surrounded by natural bushland and contains numerous micro-habitats ideal for reptile movement. These include:

• Shaded gardens
• Moist soil and irrigation areas
• Dense shrubs and hedges
• Sandstone retaining walls
• Timber piles and shed corners
• Leaf litter and mulch
• Under-house voids and subfloor areas
• Rock crevices
• Drainage lines
• Abundant prey animals

Snakes move according to scent, cover, heat, food and moisture — not suburb boundaries. Mount Colah provides all the conditions snakes need to hunt, rest and travel.

Snake activity surges during:

• Spring temperature rises
• Early summer mornings
• Hot late afternoons
• After rain
• Rodent population increases
• Autumn feeding before cooler weather
• Warm winter days

Mount Colah residents frequently encounter snakes during gardening, yard work, walking to the car or when opening a shed or garage.

What To Do Immediately If You See a Snake in Mount Colah

Your safety depends on your first reaction. The correct approach is simple:

• Stop moving and step back calmly
• Bring pets indoors immediately
• Keep children well away
• Do not approach the snake
• Do not attempt to kill it
• Do not throw items or spray water
• Do not trap it under containers
• Do not try to herd it away
• Maintain visual contact from a safe distance
• Call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418 633 474

Snakes avoid confrontation unless threatened. Giving them space prevents escalation and allows us to remove them safely.

Snake Species Commonly Found in Mount Colah

Mount Colah has all major Sydney snake species. Below are the five most commonly encountered and relocated by Urban Reptile Removal:

Red-Bellied Black Snake

A glossy black snake with a bright red underside, often found in cool, shaded and moist environments.

Behaviour:
• Venomous
• Prefers damp gardens, drains, shaded lawn edges and water sources
• Moves quietly and smoothly through vegetation
• Generally shy but defensive if cornered

If sighted, remain at a safe distance and call Urban Reptile Removal.

Eastern Brown Snake

One of the world’s most venomous snakes. Fast, alert and extremely defensive when threatened.

Key traits:
• Highly venomous
• Very quick and reactive
• Attracted strongly to rodents
• Frequently hides in warm narrow gaps — edging, pavers, steps, debris
• Often misidentified

Brown snake sightings require urgent action and professional handling.

Golden Crown Snake

A small, slender species with a pale golden marking across the head. Often uncovered during gardening.

Details:
• Not dangerous
• Lives in leaf litter, mulch, compost and loose soil
• Easily mistaken for a baby brown snake
• May bite defensively if handled

Despite being harmless, they should be relocated by a professional to avoid confusion.

Green Tree Snake

A harmless, fast-moving species common in leafy suburbs like Mount Colah.

Behaviour:
• Non-venomous
• Excellent climber
• Found on fences, gutters, pergolas, hedges and walls
• Sometimes enters homes through open windows and gaps
• Moves rapidly when startled

If one appears indoors, we can remove it safely and gently.

Diamond Python

A large python with distinctive yellow-and-black diamond patterns. Harmless and highly effective at controlling rodents.

Behaviour:
• Slow and calm
• Frequently found basking on roofs, walls, pavers or rock shelves
• Often hides in roof cavities
• Moves silently at night
• Startles residents due to size

If a python is in an unsuitable location, we relocate it humanely.

Why Snakes Enter Mount Colah Homes

Snakes enter homes and yards in Mount Colah for predictable reasons:

1. Rodents

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

2. Warmth

Snakes depend on external heat sources such as:

• Driveways
• Brick walls
• Pavers
• Timber decks
• Roof surfaces
• Sandstone blocks
• Concrete slabs

3. Water

Snakes seek moisture from:

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

4. Shelter

Snakes hide in protected, quiet spaces including:

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

These environments occur naturally in Mount Colah properties — especially those bordering bushland.

Seasonal Snake Movement in Mount Colah

Understanding seasonal trends helps residents stay aware:

Spring
• Snakes emerge after winter
• Mating season begins
• Increased daytime movement

Summer
• Peak snake activity
• Snakes constantly move between shade and sun
• Most home encounters occur now

Autumn
• Snakes feed heavily to build energy reserves
• Warm spells trigger bursts of movement

Winter
• Reduced but not zero activity
• Pythons and tree snakes still appear during warm afternoons

Mount Colah residents often experience unexpected sightings after rapid temperature changes.

Why Mount Colah Residents Trust Urban Reptile Removal

Urban Reptile Removal has built trust across Hornsby Shire and Greater Sydney because we provide:

• Rapid response times
• Highly trained snake catchers
• Calm, safe and professional handling
• Accurate species identification
• Humane and legal relocation
• Clear communication in stressful situations
• Practical advice to reduce future snake visits
• Deep understanding of local snake behaviour
• Thousands of successful callouts

As the number one Sydney snake catcher, we bring unmatched field experience to every job. You always speak directly with an expert — never a call centre, never an inexperienced operator.

We understand Mount Colah’s gardens, bushland edges, home layouts and micro-habitats, making removals efficient, safe and predictable.

Final Call to Action for Mount Colah

If you see a snake in Mount Colah:

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

We will respond quickly, locate the snake and remove it safely and humanely.

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