Snake Catcher OLD TOONGABBIE — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
Snake Catcher OLD TOONGABBIE — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
If you have an unwanted snake call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418633474.
Old Toongabbie is a quiet, leafy suburb with older homes, renovated properties, large backyards, bush corridors, creek lines, and long-established gardens. Many houses sit beside Toongabbie Creek or near the green pathways that link to Constitution Hill, Northmead, Winston Hills, and the surrounding reserves. Because of this natural structure, snakes commonly move through Old Toongabbie during the warmer months. Residents frequently report snakes in gardens, along fences, beside driveways, under sheds, inside garages, and near drainage lines. Urban Reptile Removal receives many callouts in Old Toongabbie every season.
If you see a snake in Old Toongabbie, the safest thing you can do is step back, take pets and children inside, and call 0418 633 474 for urgent Snake Removal. You do not need to take a photo. You do not need to follow the snake or try to identify it. Snakes almost always settle into the nearest hiding place, and once a licensed Snake Catcher arrives, we handle everything. We talk you through what to do while we are on the way, and we manage the entire process calmly and professionally.
Old Toongabbie has a mix of sloped blocks, large gardens, older sheds, timber piles, rockeries, garden edges, and shaded corners. These features make it a perfect environment for the main reptiles found across Western Sydney. The species most commonly seen here are the Eastern brown snake, red-bellied black snake, golden crowned snake, diamond python, and blue-tongued lizard. These reptiles move through Old Toongabbie naturally as they follow food, warmth, water, and shelter.
The Eastern brown snake is one of the most common species we remove from homes in Old Toongabbie. Brown snakes are dangerously venomous and extremely fast. They thrive in older suburbs with high rodent numbers, long fence lines, warm concrete, and plenty of places to hide. Residents often see them crossing driveways, slipping beneath garden edging, travelling along paths, resting beside sheds, or disappearing behind hot water systems. Brown snakes should never be approached or cornered. If you see one in Old Toongabbie, call 0418 633 474 immediately for Emergency Snake Removal.
Red-bellied black snakes are also common in Old Toongabbie, especially near Toongabbie Creek, damp gardens, shaded yards, and properties with frog activity. These snakes are glossy black with a bright red or pink belly. They are commonly seen basking on rocks, travelling along drainage lines, hunting in gardens after rain, or crossing lawns during the day. Although less defensive than brown snakes, they are still venomous and must be handled only by a professional Snake Catcher.
The golden crowned snake is another species often seen in Old Toongabbie. This small, nocturnal snake has a pale yellow marking across the head and nape and a pink or reddish belly. It is venomous but usually causes only local symptoms. Golden crowned snakes appear often after rain or on warm humid nights, particularly in shaded gardens, rockeries, raised beds, and leaf litter. Many residents mistake them for juvenile brown snakes because of their small size and quick movements.
Old Toongabbie also has a healthy population of diamond pythons. These large, non venomous pythons often climb into roof spaces, rest on fences, bask on garden structures, or hide in sheds. They are gentle by nature and pose no danger, but they can be difficult for homeowners to remove safely due to their strength and ability to hide in tight spaces. Urban Reptile Removal relocates many diamond pythons each season, ensuring they are safely moved to suitable bushland.
Blue-tongued lizards are one of the most common reptiles mistaken for snakes in Old Toongabbie. These harmless skinks are slow moving and feed on snails, insects, fruit, and garden pests. They often hide under pot plants, bask near garden beds, or explore veggie patches. When frightened, they puff up and show their bright blue tongue, which can cause people to panic and think they have seen a snake. We never mind checking. It is always better to call than to assume.
Old Toongabbie has many natural and man-made structures that create ideal hiding places for snakes. The most common areas we search include:
• under retaining walls or garden edging
• behind hot water systems
• beside air-conditioning units
• inside garages behind stored items
• under pot plants or raised garden beds
• within hedges, shrubs, or long grass
• under sheds, decks, or outdoor storage spaces
• along fences, paths, or outdoor steps
• around pool pumps or filtration systems
• beneath piles of timber, tiles, or metal sheets
• inside wheelie bin storage areas
• under childrens outdoor equipment
You do not need to keep watching the snake once you call. Urban Reptile Removal will search every possible hiding spot until the snake is located and removed safely.
Most residents want to know why a snake appeared on their property. The reason is simple: snakes follow food. Old Toongabbie has abundant frogs, insects, rodents, skinks, and small prey animals. Natural corridors like the creek also bring wildlife through the suburb. Snakes do not target homes deliberately. They simply move where food and shelter are available.
After removing the snake, we explain the factors that attracted it and offer practical steps to reduce future sightings. You do not need powders, sprays, or ultrasonic devices. These do not work. The only effective measures involve simple outdoor maintenance:
• keep grass short
• reduce clutter in gardens and yards
• tidy garden beds
• lift items off the ground onto shelves or racks
• control rodents
• trim hedges and reduce thick vegetation
• secure pet food
• remove unused building materials
• maintain clear areas along fences and walls
• organise sheds and outdoor storage
Small improvements like these reduce hiding places and remove the food sources that attract prey animals.
Some people worry that seeing one snake means there must be more. Snakes do not travel in pairs, do not live in groups, and do not make nests in backyards. Almost always, one sighting means a single snake. Once that animal is relocated, the issue is usually resolved.
Snakes sometimes enter homes in Old Toongabbie, especially older houses with gaps around doors, damaged screens, or small openings around pipes. Snakes may come inside through open doors, rodent holes, sliding door gaps, or poorly sealed entry points. Any snake inside a home is considered urgent. Urban Reptile Removal responds quickly to make the home safe.
Residents choose Urban Reptile Removal because we work calmly, respectfully, and professionally. We do not cause panic. We do not judge your home or garden. We simply remove the snake safely, explain why it appeared, and give advice that genuinely works. Many local residents appreciate that the business is run by Chris Williams from Urban Reptile Removal, who is known for his calm approach, clear communication, and extensive knowledge of reptiles across Western Sydney.
If you hear unusual noise in the yard, see movement you cannot explain, or notice your dog reacting strongly to something outside, call 0418 633 474 and we will help.
For fast, safe, and reliable Snake Removal in Old Toongabbie, 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.
