Snake Catcher MOUNT DRUITT — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
Snake Catcher MOUNT DRUITT — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
Mount Druitt is one of Western Sydney’s busiest and most diverse suburbs, with a mix of family homes, duplexes, older-style houses, new developments, parks, schools, open spaces, shops and a lot of outdoor activity. If you’re a 40-year-old man living in Mount Druitt, you know the suburb well — the daily routines, the gardens, the backyard jobs, the dogs, the washing on the line, the weekend work around the house. With all that outdoor movement, it’s no surprise that Mount Druitt is also a regular hotspot for snake sightings. That’s exactly why Urban Reptile Removal receives so many calls from this area every year.
If you encounter a snake in Mount Druitt, the safest move you can make is to call 0418 633 474 immediately. You don’t need to get close to the snake. You don’t need to corner it. You don’t need to take a photo for identification. Just step back, bring pets and children inside, and let a trained snake catcher handle it safely and calmly.
The snake we attend most frequently in Mount Druitt is the Eastern brown snake. Browns are highly venomous, very quick and extremely defensive when startled. They move through the suburb constantly because Mount Druitt provides everything they need: warm surfaces, sunny fence lines, areas with rodent activity, garden beds, open lawns and sheltered hiding spots. Homeowners often see them stretching out near walls, darting along fences, disappearing under bins or slipping through side passages. If you see a brown snake, you should never attempt to deal with it yourself. A trained snake removal expert can handle it safely.
Mount Druitt is also home to red-bellied black snakes, particularly in areas with shade, moisture or natural greenery. You might spot them near drainage lines, shaded garden beds, around water features or moving through cool corners of the yard. Red-bellies are impressive snakes, widely recognised and often feared because of their colour. They’re still venomous and need professional removal. If you spot one, call 0418 633 474 and we’ll remove it quickly and safely.
Another species that shows up regularly here is the yellow-faced whip snake. Slim, extremely fast and often mistaken for small browns, whip snakes move through warm, exposed ground and disappear into tight gaps before most people get a clear look. They love garden edging, rock borders, mulch, retaining walls and fenceline gaps. They’re venomous but very shy, and the best chance of removing one is to call early before it moves deeper into the yard.
Not every snake in Mount Druitt is dangerous. The suburb often sees green tree snakes, a harmless species that can move rapidly, climb easily and flatten their heads when alarmed, which makes them look more threatening than they really are. They often appear near sunny brick walls, in garden beds, inside garages, around pool areas or even in roof spaces. They can’t harm anyone, but because they move so quickly, they still need to be removed carefully to avoid getting injured.
And of course, Mount Druitt has its fair share of blue-tongued lizards. Blueys are slow, gentle reptiles that help control pests and often become regular backyard visitors. But when frightened, they hiss loudly and puff up, which can easily be mistaken for snake behaviour. Many residents call us thinking they’ve found a snake, only to discover it’s a blue-tongue. We never mind checking. Blueys are harmless, and it’s always better to call if you’re unsure.
It can be stressful, especially if the snake gets close to pets or areas where the family spends time. When you call Urban Reptile Removal, we talk you through everything calmly and clearly. You don’t need to watch the snake or keep it in sight. You just stay safe, keep others safe and let us take over.
We respond quickly to Mount Druitt because it’s one of our most active suburbs. Once we arrive, we assess the area where the snake was last seen and identify the most likely hiding places. Snakes don’t travel far once they stop moving. They settle into the nearest warm, dark or sheltered spot. In Mount Druitt, these spots often include:
• under garden edging
• behind wheelie bins
• under the hot water system
• inside garages along wall edges
• behind air-conditioning units
• under kids’ play equipment
• in thick shrubs or garden beds
• behind outdoor furniture
• under timber stacks
• around pool pump areas
• behind sheds
• inside storage boxes or outdoor containers
We work methodically through each of these locations until the snake is found and safely removed.
Once the job is complete, most homeowners want to know why the snake appeared in the first place. The answer usually comes down to food and shelter. Snakes move where their prey moves. If your yard has rodents, frogs or lizards, snakes may pass through occasionally. Mount Druitt has a lot of natural corridors, parks, drainage lines and older homes with hiding spots — all of which encourage wildlife. Snakes don’t care how clean or tidy your home is. They follow their instincts, not appearances.
After removing the snake, we give you clear and practical advice to reduce future sightings. These steps actually work: keep lawns short, remove clutter from fence lines, lift stored items off the ground, seal small gaps where rodents travel and keep pet food indoors. You don’t need snake repellents. They’re not effective. Reducing food sources and hiding spots is what really matters.
One of the most common questions we get is whether one snake means more are living nearby. Fortunately, the answer is no. Snakes are solitary creatures. They don’t form families. They don’t travel in pairs. They don’t nest together in suburban yards. A single sighting almost always means exactly that — one snake. Once it’s removed, the immediate risk is gone.
If a snake ends up inside your home — which does happen in Mount Druitt — that becomes urgent emergency snake removal. Snakes can enter through open garage doors, under sliding doors, via weep holes, along gaps created by rodents or even through laundry areas. Finding a snake inside is stressful for anyone. We prioritise these calls and arrive fast to make your home safe again.
Mount Druitt residents choose Urban Reptile Removal because we work quietly, professionally and without creating unnecessary drama. We don’t judge your yard. We don’t blame you for calling. We don’t turn the situation into a spectacle. We simply remove the snake, explain why it was there and give you advice you can trust.
If you’re ever unsure — even if you just saw movement out of the corner of your eye or your dog is acting strangely — you can always call 0418 633 474 for guidance. We’d much rather talk it through with you than have you take a risk.
For fast, safe and reliable snake removal in Mount Druitt, you can trust Urban Reptile Removal every day of the year. When a snake appears where it shouldn’t be, we’ll handle it calmly, efficiently and professionally so you can get on with your day.
