Urban Reptile & Snake Removal Willoughby Call Now 0418 633 474
Urban Reptile & Snake Removal Willoughby Call Now 0418 633 474
If you find a snake anywhere in Willoughby, call Urban Reptile Removal immediately on 0418 633 474. Whether the snake is on your driveway, behind the hot water system, in your garden, inside your house, under the deck, or wrapped around outdoor furniture, the safest action you can take is to step back and call a professional. Urban Reptile Removal is recognised as the number one Sydney snake catcher, trusted across the entire North Shore to handle every species safely, calmly, and professionally.
Snakes appear in Willoughby more often than many residents realise. The mix of established gardens, sandstone foundations, moisture, shaded edges, older houses, renovations, and natural wildlife corridors makes this suburb an ideal environment for reptile movement. If you see a snake, stay calm, keep pets away, and call 0418 633 474 for fast, expert help.
Why Snakes Are Regular Visitors in Willoughby
Snakes do not enter properties to cause harm. They simply seek what every wild animal seeks: warmth, food, water, and shelter. Willoughby provides all of these in abundance. The area has established gardens, mature trees, damp soil, thick vegetation, compost heaps, retaining walls, and outdoor water sources — all ideal for wildlife.
Snakes follow lizards, frogs, birds, insects, and rodents. Once those smaller animals are active, snakes naturally follow. Most homeowners are unaware that even one mouse in a shed, roof space, or under-house cavity can attract a python or brown snake. Snakes are quiet, efficient, and move through Willoughby undetected until they appear in a visible area.
Residents often see snakes in:
• Gardens with thick planting
• Beneath timber decks
• Around pool equipment
• Under houses
• Between sandstone retaining walls
• Along fences
• Behind garden furniture
• In sheds and garages
• On warm driveways and paths
• Around compost piles and mulch
These locations provide everything a snake needs: warmth, moisture, prey, and cover.
If You See a Snake in Willoughby — Act Immediately
This is the most important section, and it always bears repeating:
• Remain calm
• Step back several metres
• Move pets indoors
• Keep children away
• Do not approach the snake
• Do not poke or prod it
• Do not try to chase it
• Do not attempt to kill or capture it
• Keep eyes on it from a safe distance
• Call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418 633 474
Professional assistance is the only safe option. Even experienced homeowners should never attempt DIY snake removal. Snakes can strike quickly when cornered or startled, and misidentification happens frequently.
Snakes Commonly Found in Willoughby
Willoughby has all the major Sydney snake species. Some are venomous, some harmless, but all should be treated with caution until correctly identified by a trained snake catcher.
Urban Reptile Removal deals with the following species most frequently:
Red-Bellied Black Snake
This is a sleek, glossy black snake with a bright red belly — one of the most iconic Australian species. They prefer moisture, shade, and gardens rich in frogs and lizards.
Key traits:
• Venomous
• Shy by nature but will defend itself if surrounded
• Often found near drains, ponds, shaded lawns, and garden edges
• Common across northern Sydney due to moisture-rich areas
If you see a red-bellied black snake, call Urban Reptile Removal. Even though they try to avoid conflict, they are still dangerous.
Eastern Brown Snake
One of the most medically significant snakes in the world. Eastern Browns are extremely fast, alert, and defensive if threatened. They are drawn to rodents, meaning any property with mice — even a small number — may attract them.
Important facts:
• Very venomous
• Moves quickly
• Often blends into garden soil and leaf litter
• Follows scent trails left by rodents
• Sometimes appears unexpectedly in garages or beneath houses
If you suspect an Eastern Brown Snake is present, step back immediately and contact us right away.
Golden Crown Snake
A small, slender species with a golden band across the head. Often found during gardening.
More information:
• Not dangerous
• Will bite if handled
• Common under pot plants, in compost, and in mulch
• Often mistaken for baby brown snakes
If you’re unsure which species you’re looking at, do not take risks. Call Urban Reptile Removal for safe identification and relocation.
Green Tree Snake
A harmless, bright green or blue-green snake that moves through Willoughby quickly and gracefully.
What to expect:
• Non-venomous
• Excellent climber
• Often seen on fences, roofs, pergolas, and inside open garages
• Sometimes enters homes through open windows
These snakes cause a lot of surprise but no danger. If you want it removed, we can relocate it gently and safely.
Diamond Python
A large, calm, non-venomous python with striking yellow-and-black diamond patterns. Highly beneficial due to their ability to control rodents.
Behaviour:
• Slow-moving
• Often rests on warm surfaces such as roofs, decks, or rock walls
• May enter roof cavities in search of warmth
• Common in leafy Sydney suburbs
If a python is in an inconvenient or unsafe place, we can move it without harming the animal.
Why Your Willoughby Property Attracts Snakes
Instead of focusing on geography, the real reasons snakes appear are practical and simple:
1. Food
Rodents and lizards bring snakes to your property. If you have mice in the roof, snakes will find them.
2. Water
Ponds, bird baths, gutters, pet bowls, and wet garden soil provide hydration.
3. Warmth
Snakes bask on driveways, retaining walls, steps, and timber decks.
4. Shelter
Snakes love:
• Under-house cavities
• Retaining walls
• Outdoor clutter
• Pool equipment boxes
• Sheds
• Compost heaps
• Mulch piles
• Gaps in fencing
The more shelter options available, the more attractive your yard becomes.
Seasonal Snake Activity in Willoughby
Snakes in Willoughby follow the same seasonal patterns as the rest of Sydney:
Spring:
High activity. Snakes feed, mate, and travel widely.
Summer:
Peak sightings. Snakes are everywhere: driveways, gardens, roofs, garages, pathways.
Autumn:
Still busy, especially during warm spells. Snakes feed heavily before cooling temperatures slow them down.
Winter:
Lower sightings, but pythons and green tree snakes may still appear on sunny days.
Knowing this helps residents stay alert during the most active months.
What Urban Reptile Removal Provides
Urban Reptile Removal isn’t just a snake catcher. We are Sydney’s most trusted reptile removal service because we provide:
• Fast response throughout Willoughby
• Calm, experienced, professionally trained handlers
• Safe, legal capture and relocation
• Accurate species identification within seconds
• Reliable advice on preventing future snake visits
• Support for residents under stress
• A commitment to humane treatment of all wildlife
• Practical safety instructions tailored to your property
Because we’re recognised as the number one Sydney snake catcher, you get access to field experience, real knowledge of reptile behaviour, and understanding of Willoughby’s unique environmental conditions.
We specialise in both emergency callouts and planned property visits. We can advise on reducing attractants, sealing gaps, removing clutter, and identifying problem areas.
A Final, Strong Call to Action for Willoughby
If you see a snake — any snake, anywhere on your property — do not wait. Do not take risks. Do not attempt to deal with it yourself.
• Step away
• Secure your pets
• Keep children indoors
• Maintain visual contact
• Call Urban Reptile Removal now on 0418 633 474
We will attend quickly, remove the snake safely, and relocate it to appropriate habitat. Your safety is our priority, and your peace of mind matters.
Urban Reptile Removal handles more snake removals across Sydney than anyone else — and we’re here to help every Willoughby resident when a snake appears.
Urban Reptile & Snake Removal Willoughby Call Now 0418 633 474
