Snake Catcher GLENHAVEN — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
Snake Catcher GLENHAVEN — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
If you have an unwanted snake call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418633474.
If you see a snake in Glenhaven, the safest thing you can do is stay calm, step back, move pets and children 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 snake. You do not need to follow it or stay close to it. Snakes almost always move into the nearest safe hiding place, and a trained snake catcher will locate it when we arrive. We stay on the phone with you, speak clearly and slowly, and guide you through exactly what to do until the snake has been safely removed.
Glenhaven has acreage properties, large gardens, sandstone edges, and quiet shaded corners that reptiles use naturally. Rather than focusing on the suburb itself, this entry focuses on the reptiles found in Glenhaven, how they behave, where they hide, and why calling Urban Reptile Removal ensures safe and effective snake removal. Snakes move through Glenhaven for predictable reasons—food, shelter, temperature, and natural movement corridors. They avoid people whenever possible and only display defensive behaviour when startled or blocked.
Snakes behave according to simple survival instincts. They follow prey such as frogs, skinks, insects, rodents, and small birds. They use fences, rock walls, retaining blocks, garden beds, and heavy vegetation as quiet travel paths. They bask on warm surfaces and then retreat to shade. When residents try to trap or chase a snake, the animal panics and disappears into deeper hiding places. This makes removal more difficult and increases the risk of a close encounter. Calling a trained snake catcher ensures calm and controlled snake removal.
Five reptile species are commonly found in Glenhaven: the golden crowned snake, red bellied black snake, diamond python, green tree snake, and blue tongued lizard. Each species behaves differently and prefers different hiding places.
Golden crowned snakes are small, slender, and active mainly at night. They have a pale yellow crown-like marking on the head and a pink or reddish underside. They are venomous but normally cause only mild local symptoms. Many residents mistake them for baby brown snakes due to their size and movement. Golden crowned snakes hide under garden edging, rocks, mulch, timber, and in cool damp corners. They feed on small lizards, eggs, insects, and frogs. After rain they become more active and often cross driveways. They slip into tiny gaps quickly, making them difficult to locate without a trained snake catcher.
Red bellied black snakes are highly recognisable with their glossy black upper body and striking red or pink belly. They prefer moist environments and are often seen near shaded gardens, frog habitats, drainage lines, and damp vegetation. They feed on frogs, fish, skinks, and small snakes. Red bellies are venomous but naturally shy and usually try to escape. When cornered, they may flatten their body or hiss. Professional snake removal prevents risk to people, pets, and the snake itself.
Diamond pythons are large, gentle, non venomous snakes. Their patterned black and yellow scales help them blend with natural and built structures. They rest on verandas, in roof cavities, on rafters, along fences, or inside sheds. Glenhaven’s quiet properties, trees, and rodent activity provide perfect habitat for diamond pythons. They feed on rats and possums and are beneficial for natural pest control. Although harmless, they are strong and must only be handled by professionals to avoid injury.
Green tree snakes are slim, fast, and harmless. They range in colour from bright green to olive, grey, or almost black, with a yellow underside. They have excellent eyesight and react quickly to movement. When frightened, they flatten their bodies and display glimpses of blue between the scales. They climb extremely well and often appear in hedges, fences, garages, pool areas, and roof edges. They feed mostly on frogs and skinks. Because they move so quickly, they vanish into vegetation easily, making professional snake removal the safest option.
Blue tongued lizards are common throughout Glenhaven and are frequently mistaken for snakes. They are slow moving but rustle loudly through leaf litter, startling residents. They have a bright blue tongue for defence but are harmless. They hide under pot plants, timber piles, sheds, steps, and warm sunny corners. They feed on insects, snails, fruit, and leftover pet food. Many residents call Urban Reptile Removal thinking they’ve seen a snake, only to discover a blue tongue instead. We are always happy to check.
Glenhaven properties offer many ideal hiding places for snakes. During snake removal callouts, Urban Reptile Removal frequently finds snakes in the following locations:
behind hot water systems and air conditioners
under pot plants and raised tubs
inside garages behind storage boxes or shelving
beneath sandstone retaining walls
inside roof cavities or wall gaps
in garden sheds behind tools, bags, or equipment
under timber, tiles, pipes, or unused building materials
inside hedges, bamboo, or thick shrubs
around pool pumps and shaded mechanical areas
inside compost piles and mulch beds
behind water features, statues, and rockeries
along fences and narrow shaded pathways
under outdoor furniture, tarps, and covers
beneath decks, garden steps, and raised platforms
Once you call Urban Reptile Removal, there is no need to follow the snake. Snakes hide silently and quickly. Following them often pushes them deeper into the property, making removal more difficult. A trained snake catcher understands species behaviour, temperature patterns, and property structure. We perform a calm and structured search, locating the snake efficiently and safely.
After removal, we explain why the snake was present and how to reduce future sightings. Powders, sprays, and ultrasonic devices do not work. Effective prevention is practical: mowing grass regularly, reducing leaf litter, trimming vegetation close to walls, storing timber off the ground, organising sheds, reducing rodent activity, securing outdoor pet food, sealing small gaps where possible, removing unused materials, and keeping shaded corners tidy.
If a snake enters your home, this becomes an emergency snake removal situation. Snakes can enter through open sliding doors, garage gaps, holes near pipes, and cracks under doors. Urban Reptile Removal responds quickly and professionally, removing the snake and securing the home.
Glenhaven residents choose Urban Reptile Removal because we work calmly, clearly, and respectfully. We explain everything in simple terms and provide advice that actually works. With long experience handling snakes throughout Glenhaven and the wider Hills District, we know exactly how reptiles move and where they hide.
If you see movement, hear rustling, or notice your pet reacting strongly to a certain part of the yard, call 0418 633 474 immediately. For safe, fast, and reliable snake removal in Glenhaven, you can depend on Urban Reptile Removal every day of the year.
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