Snake Catcher GALSTON — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
Snake Catcher GALSTON — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
If you have an unwanted snake call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418633474.
If you see a snake in Galston, the safest thing you can do is stay calm, step back, move children and pets indoors, and call 0418 633 474 for fast and professional snake removal. You do not need to take a photo. You do not need to identify the species. You do not need to follow the snake or try to watch where it hides. Snakes almost always move straight to the nearest safe hiding place, and a trained snake catcher will locate it safely when we arrive. We guide you step by step on the phone so you feel supported and confident while help is on the way.
Snakes move often through Galston, especially during warm days and evenings in spring and summer. Many residents report snakes in garden beds, near driveways, on rural fencing, beside sheds, under timber piles, or moving across open grass. Galston’s mix of rural properties, hobby farms, larger gardens, older homes, and bush connected edges means snakes use the area as a natural movement pathway. Urban Reptile Removal attends many snake removal jobs here every year, and we understand the needs of residents who live close to bushland, paddocks, and larger blocks of land.
Snakes do not visit properties to cause harm. They are simply following food sources and natural shelter. Snakes move quietly, prefer to avoid people, and will escape if given space. Problems occur when people try to chase, corner, or catch the snake. This can cause the snake to hide deeper inside sheds, under garden materials, or around structures where it becomes harder to locate. Calling a professional snake catcher is the safest option. We understand how snakes behave, where they hide, and how to remove them safely. Emergency snake removal is available whenever you need it, and our response is calm, professional, and respectful.
Galston has ideal conditions for reptile activity. The area includes orchards, acreage, horse paddocks, chicken runs, nurseries, dams, large gardens, compost heaps, and older backyard structures that create many hiding places. Prey animals such as frogs, insects, skinks, rodents, and small birds are common, and snakes follow these natural food sources. The most frequently encountered species in Galston include the golden crowned snake, red bellied black snake, diamond python, green tree snake, and blue tongued lizard. Each species uses the suburb differently, based on moisture, shelter, prey availability, and temperature.
Golden crowned snakes appear often in Galston, especially around shaded areas with leaf litter, mulch, or moist soil. These small snakes have a pale yellow band across the head and nape and a pink or reddish underside. They are venomous but usually cause only mild symptoms. Residents sometimes mistake them for baby brown snakes due to their small size and quick movements. Golden crowned snakes hide beneath garden edges, loose rocks, old timber, and raised garden beds. They are especially active after rain or on warm humid evenings.
Red bellied black snakes are commonly seen in Galston as well. Their shiny black body and bright red or pink underside make them easy to recognise. These snakes prefer damp, cool areas with water and food sources such as frogs. Residents often find red bellied black snakes near dams, tanks, shady corners, drainage areas, or moist garden beds. They are often seen basking after rain or crossing open areas to reach warmer ground. Although they are shy and prefer to escape, they are venomous and should be removed by a trained snake catcher.
Diamond pythons are another species frequently encountered on Galston properties, particularly those close to bushland or with large outdoor structures. These non venomous snakes are gentle but can grow quite large. Their patterned black and yellow scales blend into the natural environment perfectly, making them hard to spot when resting on timber, rocks, or fences. Diamond pythons often enter sheds, roof spaces, stables, barns, or curl up on verandas or rafters. They feed on rodents and possums and play an important role in keeping pest numbers down. Even though they are harmless, they should still be relocated by a professional due to their size.
Green tree snakes are also common throughout Galston. They are slim, fast moving, and non venomous. Their colour varies from bright green to olive or dark grey, with a yellow underside. They are excellent climbers and often appear in hedges, along fences, behind garage walls, inside barns, or high in trees. When frightened, they flatten their bodies to appear larger, which can cause alarm. Despite this display, they are completely harmless but very fast, making professional snake removal the safest solution.
Blue tongued lizards are widespread in Galston and are one of the most frequently misidentified reptiles. These slow moving skinks eat insects, snails, and fruit and are commonly found in garden beds, compost piles, near sheds, under timber, or sunning themselves in open areas. When scared, they puff up and show their bright blue tongue, which can make residents think they have seen a snake. Urban Reptile Removal is always happy to check for you.
Because Galston has many rural style properties and natural hiding places, snakes often shelter in areas such as:
• beneath timber piles, roofing sheets, and storage materials
• inside sheds, stables, and barns behind boxes or equipment
• around horse tack rooms or feed storage areas
• near water tanks, troughs, and pump equipment
• inside garages behind tools or storage items
• under pot plants or raised garden borders
• beneath decks, stairs, and outdoor structures
• inside chicken coops or animal enclosures
• under tarps, machinery, and farming tools
• in long grass or overgrown garden beds
• beneath retaining walls or rock borders
• near compost heaps and leaf piles
• around rural fencing or paddock edges
• inside roof spaces or wall gaps
Once you call Urban Reptile Removal, there is no need to follow the snake. Snakes quickly hide and disappear from sight. Following them can be unsafe, especially on rural blocks with large sheds, animals, or equipment. A trained snake catcher knows where snakes hide and will check every likely area until the animal is found and removed.
Many Galston residents worry that snakes are living permanently on their property. In most cases, snakes are simply passing through. Snakes do not travel in pairs. They do not live in groups. They do not build nests in residential yards. One sighting almost always means a single snake was present. Once that snake is relocated, the issue is normally resolved.
After the snake is removed, we explain what attracted it and how to reduce future sightings. Galston properties often unintentionally provide ideal snake habitat, but simple changes can make a big difference. You do not need powders, sprays, or ultrasonic devices. These products do not work. Effective prevention includes:
• keeping grass short
• removing clutter such as timber, metal sheets, or tarps
• lifting stored items off the ground
• trimming hedges and overgrown plants
• managing rodents around feed sheds or storage rooms
• securing chicken food or pet food
• reducing leaf litter and old mulch
• clearing around fences and pathways
• organising garages, barns, and sheds
• sealing small gaps where possible
• removing unused building materials
These measures reduce hiding places and remove food sources that attract prey animals.
Snakes sometimes enter homes or rural structures in Galston through small gaps in sliding doors, cracks around pipes, open stables, or worn door seals. Any snake inside the home or inside enclosed animal buildings is treated as an emergency snake removal situation. Urban Reptile Removal responds quickly to ensure your house, barn, or shed is safe.
Residents choose Urban Reptile Removal because we work calmly, respectfully, and professionally. We do not judge your property, and we do not create alarm. We simply remove the snake safely, explain why it appeared, and give advice that genuinely works. With extensive experience in Galston and similar rural areas, we understand exactly how snakes move, where they hide, and how to locate them efficiently.
If you hear movement in the garden, notice your animals reacting, or see something slip behind outdoor materials, call 0418 633 474 for immediate assistance.
For fast, safe, and reliable snake removal in Galston, you can depend on Urban Reptile Removal every day of the year. When a snake appears where it should not be, we manage the situation quickly and professionally so you can return to your day with confidence.
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