Snake Catcher NELSON — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
Snake Catcher NELSON —
Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
If you have an unwanted snake call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418633474.
If you see a snake in Nelson, the safest thing you can do is stay calm, take a 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 keep watching the snake. They almost always move into the nearest hiding place, and a trained snake catcher will locate it once we arrive. We stay on the phone with you, speak clearly, and guide you through the situation until the snake has been safely removed.
Nelson has large blocks, horse paddocks, sheds, barns, water troughs, long fence lines, and natural bush corridors that create ideal reptile habitat. But rather than focusing on the suburb, this entry focuses mainly on the reptiles themselves. Snakes move through Nelson for predictable reasons: food, water, warmth, shade, breeding, and shelter. They avoid people whenever possible. They do not act aggressively unless startled at close range. Understanding their behaviour helps residents stay calm and call for professional snake removal rather than attempting to intervene.
Snakes in Nelson follow simple survival instincts. They look for prey such as frogs, skinks, insects, rodents, small birds, and the warmth of open ground or sunlit structures. They use fence lines, timber piles, paddock edges, stables, feed sheds, garden beds, and animal housing as movement pathways because these areas provide quiet cover. When someone tries to chase or corner a snake, it retreats into deeper hiding places, making removal more difficult and increasing the chance of a close encounter. Calling Urban Reptile Removal ensures safe, controlled, and professional snake removal.
Five reptile species are commonly encountered in Nelson: the golden crowned snake, red-bellied black snake, diamond python, green tree snake, and blue-tongued lizard. Each species behaves differently and uses different hiding spots.
Golden crowned snakes are small, slender, and active mainly at night. They have a pale yellow or cream marking across the top of the head and a pinkish underside. They are venomous but generally only cause mild local symptoms. Many residents mistake them for baby brown snakes. In Nelson, they hide in shaded areas under slabs, behind timber, inside mulch piles, beneath water troughs, and around damp vegetation. They feed on small lizards, frog eggs, and insects. After rain, they become more active and are often seen crossing driveways or paddock edges. Because they slip easily into narrow gaps, they are difficult to locate without trained searching techniques.
Red-bellied black snakes are well known throughout Nelson, especially around dams, drainage lines, low-lying areas, and frog-rich zones. Their glossy black body and distinct red or pink belly make them easy to identify. They prefer moist environments and feed on frogs, small snakes, skinks, and fish. They often bask in the morning sun on concrete, timber, driveway edges, and open paddock areas before retreating into shade. Although venomous, they are naturally shy and usually try to escape. If cornered, they flatten their body or hiss. Professional snake removal ensures safe handling and reduces risk for residents and pets.
Diamond pythons are gentle, non-venomous snakes that are common across Nelson due to the presence of possums, rats, barns, sheds, stables, and roof cavities. Their patterned black and yellow scales blend with timber, roofs, and tree branches. They rest along rafters, verandas, stable beams, fence posts, and behind warm retaining walls. They feed on rodents and possums, making them a natural benefit for properties with feed stores or livestock. While harmless to people, they are large and strong, so safe removal requires professional handling to avoid injury.
Green tree snakes are fast, slim, harmless reptiles that residents often lose sight of almost immediately. They can be bright green, olive, grey, or dark with a yellow underside. They have large eyes and excellent vision. When threatened, they widen their body slightly, showing flashes of light blue between their scales. They climb easily and are commonly found in sheds, rafters, fences, hedges, trees, pool areas, and gardens. They feed mainly on frogs and skinks. Due to their speed, residents often assume the snake “disappeared,” but a trained snake catcher knows the typical hiding zones they use.
Blue-tongued lizards are extremely common in Nelson and frequently mistaken for snakes because of the noise they make moving through dry vegetation. These large skinks have a bright blue tongue used as a defensive display. They hide under pot plants, firewood piles, feed storage, garden equipment, concrete slabs, and warm sunny corners near stables and sheds. They feed on insects, snails, slugs, fruit, leftover pet food, and spilled livestock feed. Many calls to Urban Reptile Removal in Nelson turn out to be blue tongues. We encourage residents to call regardless—better to check than guess.
Nelson properties contain many snake-friendly hiding places. During snake removal callouts, Urban Reptile Removal commonly finds snakes in:
behind hot water systems and air conditioners
under feed bins and water troughs
inside barns, stables, and stock sheds
behind hay bales and feed bags
under pot plants and raised tubs
beneath sandstone or concrete retaining walls
inside roof cavities and wall gaps
behind tools and equipment in sheds
under timber, metal sheets, tiles, or unused building materials
inside thick shrubs, bamboo, and hedges
around pool pumps, tanks, and filtration systems
within compost heaps and mulch beds
behind garden ornaments, rockeries, and water features
along fence lines, paddock edges, and boundary vegetation
beneath decks, stairs, and raised platforms
Once you call Urban Reptile Removal, there is no need to follow or monitor the snake. Snakes hide quickly and silently. Following them often drives them deeper into concealed areas, making removal more complex. A trained snake catcher uses species behaviour, time of day, temperature, and property layout to guide a calm, structured search. In most cases, snakes are located within a short distance of where they were last seen.
After removal, we explain why the snake was present and what steps can reduce future sightings. Chemical repellents, powders, and ultrasonic devices do not work. The only effective methods are practical changes that reduce food sources and hiding places. These include mowing grass regularly, managing rodents, trimming vegetation away from walls and fences, reducing leaf litter, storing timber off the ground, sealing small gaps where possible, organising sheds and garages, securing outdoor pet food, maintaining feed storage areas, and removing unused building materials.
If a snake enters your home or shed, it becomes an emergency snake removal situation. Snakes may enter through open doors, feed-area gaps, sliding door tracks, holes near pipes, or gaps beneath doors. Urban Reptile Removal responds quickly to secure the building and safely remove the snake.
Residents in Nelson choose Urban Reptile Removal because we work calmly, professionally, and without panic. We explain exactly what is happening, how the removal will be carried out, and what you can do afterward to reduce future encounters. With extensive experience in The Hills District, including large blocks and rural-edge properties, we know how snakes move and where they hide.
If you see movement, hear rustling, or notice your animals reacting to a particular area, call 0418 633 474 immediately. For safe, fast, and reliable snake removal in Nelson, you can depend on Urban Reptile Removal every day of the year.
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