Snake Catcher WEST PYMBLE — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
Snake Catcher WEST PYMBLE — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
If you have an unwanted snake call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418633474.
If you see a snake in West Pymble, the safest thing you can do is stay calm, 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 snake. You do not need to follow it or keep watching it. Snakes almost always move to the closest safe hiding place, and a trained snake catcher will locate it when we arrive. We stay on the phone with you, speak clearly and slowly, and guide you until the snake has been safely removed.
West Pymble has leafy gardens, natural bush corridors, and many shaded areas that reptiles use for shelter and movement. This entry focuses mostly on the reptiles themselves rather than the suburb. Understanding the behaviour of snakes is the most important part of staying safe and knowing when to call a professional. When a snake appears on a property, it is reacting to simple natural instincts. It is not trying to threaten anyone. It is moving quietly, searching for food, warmth, shade, or a safe place to rest. Identifying why snakes enter properties in West Pymble helps residents feel calmer and make better decisions.
Snakes come onto properties for predictable reasons. They follow prey such as frogs, skinks, rodents, insects, and small birds. They look for warm surfaces to bask on and cool shaded corners to hide in. They use fences, hedges, rock walls, garden beds, and narrow pathways because these provide shelter and low visibility. Snakes avoid people whenever possible. They only act defensively when cornered or frightened. Problems happen when people try to trap them, block them, or chase them. This forces the snake to hide more deeply in the yard, making removal harder and increasing the chance of an encounter at close range. Calling a trained snake catcher ensures a safe and professional outcome.
Five reptile species are commonly seen in West Pymble: 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 places. Understanding these differences helps residents respond safely and confidently.
Golden crowned snakes are small nocturnal snakes with a pale yellow marking across the top of the head. Their underside is pink or reddish. They are venomous but usually cause only mild local symptoms. Many people mistake them for baby brown snakes because of their size, but their behaviour is completely different. Golden crowned snakes hide under timber, behind rocks, in mulch beds, and in damp shaded corners. After rain, they become more active. They often move quietly through garden beds, slipping between stones and leaf litter. They feed on small lizards, eggs, insects, and frogs. Because they move quickly and hide well, they are often hard to locate without a trained snake catcher.
Red bellied black snakes are another species often found in West Pymble. Their glossy black body and bright red or pink belly make them easy to recognise. They prefer moist environments and are often seen near drainage areas, shaded gardens, frog habitat zones, and damp vegetation. They bask in early morning sun to warm up and then move into shade. They feed on frogs, small snakes, skinks, and fish. Although they are venomous, they are shy and usually try to escape. However, if blocked or trapped, they may flatten their body or hiss. This is a defensive action. A trained snake catcher uses calm movements and safe handling tools to relocate them without risk.
Diamond pythons are large, gentle, non venomous snakes that are excellent climbers. They have black and yellow patterns that blend with trees, fences, and roofs. West Pymble has many ideal environments for them, including roof spaces, trees, sheds, garden walls, and shaded edges. Diamond pythons feed mostly on rats and possums. They are quiet and may stay in one spot for hours. Residents often do not notice them until they move. Although harmless to humans, they are strong and require professional handling to avoid injury to the snake or the homeowner.
Green tree snakes are slim, fast moving, non venomous snakes. They can be bright green, olive, grey, or almost black, with a yellow or cream underside. They have large eyes and excellent vision. When frightened, they flatten their bodies slightly, showing flashes of pale blue between the scales. They climb extremely well and often appear in fences, hedges, trees, roof edges, garages, and pool areas. They feed on frogs, skinks, and small fish. They move quickly, and most residents lose sight of them within seconds. A trained snake catcher knows the paths and hiding places these snakes prefer.
Blue tongued lizards are one of the most common reptiles in West Pymble. They are slow moving skinks with a broad body and a bright blue tongue that they display when threatened. Many residents mistake them for snakes because they rustle through leaves and move low to the ground. Blue tongues are harmless and helpful, feeding on insects, snails, slugs, fruit, and leftover pet food. They hide under pot plants, behind outdoor storage, under decks, in sheds, and in warm sunny spots. Urban Reptile Removal often receives calls about “a thick snake with a wide head,” which often turns out to be a blue tongued lizard. We always prefer checking the situation rather than having residents feel unsure.
West Pymble properties have many hiding places that snakes use throughout the year. During snake removal callouts, Urban Reptile Removal frequently locates snakes in the following areas:
behind hot water systems and air conditioners
under pot plants or raised garden tubs
inside garages behind shelves or boxes
under sandstone retaining walls
beneath timber, tiles, or old building materials
inside roof cavities or wall gaps
behind sheds, tools, and garden equipment
in thick hedges, bamboo, and dense shrubs
inside compost heaps and mulch beds
around pool pump equipment and shaded corners
behind garden ornaments, water features, or rockeries
along fence lines and side pathways
under outdoor furniture, tarps, or shade cloth
under decks, steps, and raised garden structures
Once you call Urban Reptile Removal, there is no need to follow the snake. Snakes hide silently and quickly. Following them often drives them deeper into hiding, making removal harder. A trained snake catcher understands species behaviour and uses a step by step search method to locate the snake calmly and safely.
After removal, we explain why the snake was there and provide practical steps to reduce future encounters. Powders, sprays, and ultrasonic devices do not work. What works is reducing food sources and hiding places. Effective prevention includes mowing grass frequently, reducing leaf litter, trimming vegetation away from walls, storing timber off the ground, removing unused building materials, organising sheds and garages, managing rodents, securing outdoor pet food, clearing pathways and fence lines, and reducing damp cluttered areas with heavy shade.
If a snake enters your home, this becomes an emergency snake removal situation. Snakes may enter through sliding door gaps, open garages, cracks near pipes, or gaps under doors. Urban Reptile Removal responds quickly and works calmly to secure the area and remove the snake.
Residents choose Urban Reptile Removal because we work respectfully, patiently, and professionally. We speak clearly, explain each step, and ensure safe handling. With experience across Ku ring gai and West Pymble specifically, we understand where snakes hide, how they move, and how to remove them safely.
If you see movement, hear rustling in vegetation, or notice your pet reacting strongly to a certain area, call 0418 633 474 immediately. For fast, safe, and reliable snake removal in West Pymble, you can depend on Urban Reptile Removal every day of the year. When a snake appears where it should not be, we remove it quickly and professionally so you can feel safe and calm again.
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