Snake Catcher NORTHMEAD — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
Snake Catcher NORTHMEAD — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
If you have an unwanted snake call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418633474.
Northmead is a large and active suburb that sits between bushland, creeks, family homes, apartment blocks, busy roads, and long-established residential streets. With its mix of older houses, renovated properties, sloped blocks, gardens, drainage lines, and easy access to the green corridor that runs toward Westmead and North Parramatta, snakes regularly move through Northmead during the warmer months. Residents often encounter snakes in gardens, along fences, beside sheds, on driveways, near creeks, or inside garages. Urban Reptile Removal responds to many callouts in Northmead every year.
If you see a snake in Northmead, the safest thing you can do is stay calm, step back, move pets and children indoors, and call 0418 633 474 for fast SnakeRemoval. 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 watch where it goes. Snakes almost always settle in the nearest hiding space, and a trained SnakeCatcher will locate it once we arrive. We talk you through exactly what to do while we are on the way, keeping the situation simple and safe.
Northmead has a variety of landscapes that suit wildlife. Houses with large yards, units with courtyards, heritage streets, new developments, bush edges, creeks, and open reserves all provide warm surfaces, food sources, and shelter for reptiles. The most common species found in Northmead include the Eastern brown snake, red-bellied black snake, golden crowned snake, diamond python, and blue-tongued lizard. These animals move naturally through the suburb due to its strong connection to bushland and water.
The Eastern brown snake is one of the most common species relocated from Northmead homes. Brown snakes are dangerously venomous and extremely fast. They do well in suburbs with high rodent numbers, warm concrete, fence lines, older sheds, and long garden edges. Residents often see them crossing driveways, moving under garden edging, resting beside sheds, or disappearing into tight gaps. Because brown snakes rely heavily on speed and defensive displays, they should never be approached or cornered. If you see one in Northmead, call 0418 633 474 immediately for EmergencySnakeRemoval.
Red-bellied black snakes are also common in Northmead, especially around Toongabbie Creek, shady backyards, wet gardens, and areas with frog activity. These snakes are easy to identify thanks to their glossy black bodies and bright red bellies. Residents often see red-bellies basking beside water, travelling along drainage lines, crossing lawns after rain, or hunting among garden beds. They are less defensive than brown snakes but still venomous and should only be handled by a trained professional.
Another species regularly seen in Northmead is the golden crowned snake. This small nocturnal snake has a pale yellow band across its head and neck, and a pinkish or reddish belly. It is venomous but normally only causes local symptoms. Golden crowned snakes are often found in damp gardens, leaf litter, shaded corners, and rockeries, especially after rain or on warm nights. Many residents confuse them with juvenile brown snakes due to their small size and quick movements. A licensed SnakeCatcher can identify and relocate them safely.
Northmead is also home to diamond pythons, a large non venomous species that often causes alarm due to its size. Diamond pythons climb extremely well and are regularly found in roof spaces, sheds, rafters, and gardens. They can also appear on fences, pergolas, or sunny brick walls. Although harmless to people and pets, diamond pythons are strong and can hide in difficult places, making professional removal important. Urban Reptile Removal relocates many diamond pythons each season.
Blue-tongued lizards are one of the reptiles most often mistaken for snakes in Northmead. Blue-tongues are slow moving, friendly skinks that eat snails, insects, fruit, and other garden pests. They often sit near garden beds, hide under pot plants, rest near fences, or wander through yards looking for food. When frightened, they puff up and show their blue tongue, which can make people think they have seen a snake. We never mind checking, and we encourage residents to call if they are unsure.
Northmead’s mix of older homes, rock walls, sheds, dense hedges, and garden features creates ideal hiding places for snakes. The most common hiding spots include:
• under sandstone blocks, retaining walls, or garden edging
• behind hot water systems
• beside air-conditioning units
• inside garages behind stored boxes and tools
• under pot plants or raised garden beds
• within hedges, shrubs, or thick vegetation
• under sheds, decks, or storage units
• along fence lines or outdoor steps
• around pool pumps or filtration systems
• beneath piles of timber, tiles, or metal sheets
• inside wheelie bin bays
• under childrens outdoor equipment
Once Urban Reptile Removal arrives, you do not need to guide us or keep checking. We search every likely hiding space until the snake is found and removed safely.
Many residents want to know why snakes appear in their yard. The answer is simple: snakes follow food. Northmead has high populations of frogs, insects, skinks, rats, and mice, especially near the creek and in older garden areas. When prey animals move through a yard, snakes often follow naturally. Snakes are not trying to enter homes on purpose or target specific properties. They simply travel through areas that provide warmth, water, and food.
Once the snake is removed, we provide practical advice to reduce future sightings. You do not need powders, sprays, or ultrasonic devices, because they do not work. The only effective methods involve simple maintenance:
• keep grass short
• remove clutter from the yard
• lift stored items off the ground
• tidy garden beds and reduce heavy leaf litter
• secure pet food to reduce rodent activity
• trim hedges and remove overgrown vegetation
• control rodents around sheds and garages
• remove unused building materials
• keep fence lines clear of long grass and debris
• organise sheds and outdoor storage
These steps reduce hiding spots and remove the food sources that attract prey animals.
Many people worry that seeing one snake means there are more nearby. Snakes do not live in groups, do not travel in pairs, and do not build nests in suburban yards. One sighting almost always means one snake. Once that individual is relocated, the problem is usually solved.
Snakes sometimes enter homes in Northmead, especially older houses with gaps near doors, worn weather seals, or holes caused by rodents. Snakes may come inside through open doors, damaged sliding tracks, gaps around pipes, or small structural openings. Any snake inside a home is treated as urgent, and we respond quickly.
Residents choose Urban Reptile Removal because we handle every situation calmly, clearly, and professionally. We do not panic or exaggerate. We do not judge the condition of your home or garden. We simply remove the snake safely, explain why it was present, and provide advice that genuinely helps. Many people appreciate that the business is run by a knowledgeable Sydney snake catcher who understands local wildlife and the layout of suburbs like Northmead.
If you hear odd noises outside, notice your dog reacting strongly to something, or see movement you cannot explain, call 0418 633 474 and we will assist.
For fast, safe, and reliable SnakeRemoval in Northmead, you can depend on Urban Reptile Removal every day of the year. When a snake appears where it should not be, we handle the situation quickly and professionally so you can continue your day without stress.
