Snake Catcher NORMANHURST — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
Snake Catcher NORMANHURST — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
If you have an unwanted snake call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418633474.
If you see a snake in Normanhurst, the safest thing you can do is stay calm, step back, move children and pets inside, 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 keep watching it. Snakes almost always hide in the nearest safe place, and a trained snake catcher will locate it once we arrive. We talk you through exactly what to do while we are on the way, so you feel confident and safe until we get there.
Normanhurst is one of the most leafy and wildlife rich suburbs in the Hornsby district, sitting on the edge of extensive bushland, with tall trees, quiet streets, established gardens, and a strong connection to nature. Many homes back onto reserves, walking tracks, and creek lines, making the suburb an important movement corridor for native animals. Because of this, snake sightings are common in warm weather. Residents often notice snakes moving along fences, crossing driveways, resting in garden beds, or slipping under old materials around the yard. Urban Reptile Removal responds to many snake removal callouts in Normanhurst each year, especially during spring and summer.
Normanhurst is a suburb with a mix of older brick homes, updated houses, unit blocks, schools, parks, and generous backyards. With so many gardens and mature trees, the area provides ideal shelter, shade, and food sources for local wildlife. The most frequently encountered reptile species in the suburb are the golden crowned snake, red bellied black snake, diamond python, green tree snake, and blue tongued lizard. Each of these species appears for different reasons depending on food availability, humidity, shade, water, and hiding spots.
Golden crowned snakes are often encountered in Normanhurst. These small, nocturnal snakes have a pale yellow band across the head and nape and a pink or reddish belly. They are venomous but normally cause only local symptoms. Golden crowned snakes prefer damp, shaded environments such as garden beds, rock piles, leaf litter, and raised sections of the yard. In a suburb like Normanhurst, with so many shaded areas and bush edges, golden crowned snakes move quietly through gardens and are sometimes seen after rain. They are often mistaken for juvenile brown snakes due to their size and quick movements.
Red bellied black snakes are another species commonly found in the area. These snakes have a shiny black body with a deep red or pink underside. They are usually seen near water, damp gardens, drains, shaded corners, and frog rich areas. Residents often find them basking after rain or moving across open ground on warm sunny days. Although red bellied black snakes are less defensive than brown snakes, they are still venomous and should never be approached. A trained snake catcher can manage them safely, minimising risk to both people and pets.
Diamond pythons are one of the largest native reptiles in the region. These gentle, non venomous pythons climb extremely well and often appear in trees, on fences, beside sheds, or inside roof spaces. Because Normanhurst backs onto large bush corridors, diamond pythons regularly move through the suburb looking for warm surfaces to rest on and places to hide. They may appear curled on verandas, stretched along garden walls, or resting quietly in sheds. Although harmless, they can be difficult to remove because of their size and strength, so professional snake removal is recommended.
Green tree snakes are commonly seen in Normanhurst due to the large amount of vegetation. These thin, fast moving, non venomous snakes may be bright green, olive, or dark grey with a yellow underside. They have excellent vision and flee quickly when disturbed. Green tree snakes often appear along fences, balconies, garden beds, garages, and trees. When threatened, they flatten their body to look larger, which can frighten residents, but they are completely harmless. A snake catcher can safely relocate them if they are inside a home or stuck in a dangerous place.
Blue tongued lizards are abundant in the suburb and are often mistaken for snakes. These slow moving skinks have a large body, a bright blue tongue, and a habit of puffing up when frightened. They feed on garden pests such as snails and insects and help keep yards healthy. Blue tongued lizards hide under pot plants, in garden beds, beneath decks, or near sunny edges of the yard. Urban Reptile Removal is always happy to check whether a reptile is a lizard or snake, as many residents are unsure at first glance.
Normanhurst properties have many ideal hiding spots because of the suburb’s natural layout and dense vegetation. When we attend a snake removal job, we commonly search the following locations:
• under garden edging or rocks
• behind hot water systems
• next to air conditioners
• inside garages behind stored items
• under pot plants
• beneath decks or steps
• inside shrubs, hedges, or thick gardens
• around pool equipment
• along fence lines
• under timber or old building materials
• near wheelie bin storage areas
• inside sheds or storage units
You do not need to keep watching the snake after calling Urban Reptile Removal. We search each likely hiding spot until we find and remove the snake safely.
Many Normanhurst residents want to know why snakes appear in their yard. The answer is simple: snakes follow food. The suburb has frogs, skinks, insects, small mammals, and other prey animals that attract snakes. Normanhurst has many bush corridors and shaded areas that snakes use to move across the landscape. Snakes are not trying to enter homes deliberately, nor are they targeting people. They are simply travelling through an environment that suits them.
After removing the snake, we explain what conditions attracted it and how to reduce future visits. You do not need snake repellent powders or devices. These do not work. Effective prevention includes:
• keeping grass short
• removing clutter
• lifting items off the ground
• keeping garden beds tidy
• clearing leaf litter
• controlling rodents
• trimming hedges and bushes
• securing outdoor pet food
• clearing fence lines
• removing unused building materials
• organising sheds and storage areas
These steps reduce hiding places and remove the food sources that attract prey animals.
Some people fear that one snake sighting means more are nearby. This is a myth. Snakes do not travel in pairs, live in groups, or build nests in residential yards. One sighting almost always means one snake. Once relocated, the issue is usually resolved.
Snakes can enter homes in Normanhurst through open doors, damaged screens, gaps near sliding doors, cracks around pipes, or small holes created by rodents. Any snake found inside a home is considered an emergency snake removal situation. Urban Reptile Removal responds quickly to secure the property.
Residents choose Urban Reptile Removal because we remain calm, professional, and respectful. We remove the snake without panic, explain why it appeared, and provide advice that genuinely helps. We have extensive experience with snake removal in Normanhurst and understand the suburb’s bushland interface.
If you see unexpected movement in the garden, hear rustling sounds, or notice your pet reacting strongly to something outside, call 0418 633 474 and we will assist immediately.
For fast, safe, and reliable snake removal in Normanhurst, you can depend on Urban Reptile Removal every day of the year. We resolve the problem quickly and professionally so you can get on with your day with peace of mind.
