Snake Catcher OATLANDS — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
Snake Catcher OATLANDS — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
If you have an unwanted snake call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418633474.
Oatlands is a leafy, established suburb with large gardens, older homes, renovated properties, long fence lines, sandstone features, and extensive green corridors that connect directly to Parramatta Park, Hunts Creek, and the reserve system stretching toward North Rocks and Dundas. These natural links create ideal movement pathways for wildlife, including snakes. Residents in Oatlands regularly see snakes in gardens, along fences, near sheds, beside driveways, on golf course edges, and around the bushland pockets scattered throughout the area. Urban Reptile Removal responds to many snake callouts in Oatlands every year.
If you see a snake in Oatlands, the safest thing you can do is step back, take pets and children indoors, and call 0418 633 474 for immediate Snake Removal. You do not need to identify the snake or take a photo. You do not need to keep watching it. Snakes usually settle into the nearest hiding place, and a licensed Snake Catcher will locate it once we arrive. We explain what to do while we are on the way and handle the situation calmly and professionally.
Oatlands contains a wide variety of landscapes, from large front yards and sloped backyards to dense hedges, terraced gardens, golf course edges, sandstone walls, and shaded laneways. These features make it one of the key suburbs in the region for snake movement. The most commonly encountered species include the Eastern brown snake, red-bellied black snake, golden crowned snake, diamond python, and blue-tongued lizard. These reptiles move naturally through Oatlands as they search for food, water, warmth, and shelter.
The Eastern brown snake is one of the most common species removed from Oatlands homes. This highly venomous, fast-moving snake thrives in areas with rodent activity, sunny surfaces, gaps beneath sheds, long fence lines, and older gardens with plenty of hiding spots. Residents often report brown snakes crossing driveways, slipping under garden edging, resting near hot water systems, or moving along retaining walls. Because they are extremely fast and defensive, Eastern brown snakes should never be approached or interfered with. If you see one in Oatlands, call 0418 633 474 immediately for professional Emergency SnakeR emoval.
Red-bellied black snakes are also frequently encountered in Oatlands, especially near Hunts Creek, moist garden beds, shaded yards, and areas where frogs are active. These snakes have glossy black bodies and bright red or pink bellies, making them easy to recognise. Red-bellies are commonly seen basking in the sun, travelling along drainage lines, crossing lawns after rain, or hunting near water sources. Though less defensive than brown snakes, they are still venomous and must be treated with caution.
The golden crowned snake is another species often seen in Oatlands. This small, nocturnal snake has a pale yellow marking across the eyes and snout, along with a pinkish or reddish belly. It is venomous but usually only causes local symptoms. Golden crowned snakes are commonly found in damp gardens, leaf litter, rockeries, and shaded areas. They are frequently seen after rain or on warm humid nights. Because they are small and move quickly, they are often mistaken for juvenile brown snakes. A trained Snake Catcher can identify and remove them safely.
Oatlands also has a healthy population of diamond pythons. These large, non venomous snakes are often found in leafy backyards, roof spaces, sheds, and high branches. Diamond pythons climb extremely well and are regularly seen draped across fences, curled on pergolas, resting in garage rafters, or moving along sunny garden walls. While harmless, they can be intimidating due to their size and can be difficult for homeowners to remove safely. Urban Reptile Removal relocates many diamond pythons throughout the warmer months.
One of the most frequently misidentified reptiles in Oatlands is the blue-tongued lizard. Blue-tongues are harmless garden skinks that play an important role in controlling snails, slugs, and insects. They often bask near garden beds, hide under pot plants, or explore backyard gardens. When startled, they hiss and show their blue tongue, which causes many people to panic and think they have seen a venomous snake. We never mind checking and always encourage residents to call if they are unsure.
Oatlands homes have a range of features that create natural hiding places for snakes. These include large gardens, stacked timber, sheds, sandstone retaining walls, pool equipment areas, garden beds, and shaded corners. The most common snake hiding places in Oatlands include:
• under sandstone blocks, retaining walls, or garden edging
• behind hot water systems or air-conditioning units
• inside garages behind stored items
• under pot plants or raised garden beds
• within hedges, thick shrubs, or dense vegetation
• under sheds or decks
• beside fences, pathways, or outdoor steps
• around pool pumps and filtration equipment
• under piles of timber, tiles, or metal sheets
• inside wheelie bin storage areas
• beneath childrens play equipment
When you call Urban Reptile Removal, you do not need to keep watching the snake. Once we arrive, we search every likely hiding area until the snake is located and removed safely.
Residents often ask why snakes enter their yards. The reason is simple: snakes follow food. Oatlands has strong populations of skinks, frogs, insects, and rodents, especially around older homes, creek lines, and leafy gardens. If prey animals are active in the area, snakes naturally follow. Snakes are not targeting any particular home or person. They are simply travelling through their habitat.
Once we remove the snake, we explain the factors that attracted it and offer practical steps to reduce future sightings. You do not need chemical snake repellents, powders, or ultrasonic devices. These products do not work. What does work is basic outdoor maintenance:
• keep grass short
• remove clutter or stored items from the ground
• lift materials onto racks or shelves
• trim hedges and reduce thick vegetation
• secure outdoor pet food
• control rodent activity
• remove old building materials
• tidy garden beds and reduce heavy leaf litter
• clear tight spaces along fence lines and walls
These simple changes reduce hiding spaces and make yards less attractive to both prey and predators.
Many residents 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 issue is usually resolved.
Snake entries into Oatlands homes do sometimes occur, especially in older houses or properties near bushland and creeks. Snakes may enter through open doors, gaps in sliding door tracks, rodent holes, cracks around pipes, or small openings near the floor. Any snake inside a home is considered an urgent callout, and we respond quickly.
Residents choose Urban Reptile Removal because we work calmly, respectfully, and professionally. We do not judge the condition of your yard. We do not cause panic. We simply remove the snake, explain why it was present, and provide advice that genuinely works. If you hear unusual noises at night, see movement in the garden, or notice your dog reacting strongly, call 0418 633 474 for reassurance or assistance.
For fast, safe, and reliable Snake Removal in Oatlands, you can depend on Urban Reptile Removal every day of the year. When a snake appears where it should not be, we take care of the problem quickly and professionally so you can get back to your day without worry.
