Huntingwood is a unique suburb because it blends pockets of residential living with large industrial areas, big open spaces, landscaped gardens, wide concrete surfaces and plenty of warm structures that attract wildlife. For many locals, the mix of homes, workplaces, parks and open land means snakes can show up almost anywhere — in backyards, warehouses, car parks, storage yards, sheds and even occasionally inside offices or homes. If you’re a 31-year-old woman living or working in Huntingwood, you’ve probably already seen your fair share of lizards and wildlife around the suburb. But when a snake appears, it changes the situation completely, and that’s exactly when Urban Snake & Reptile Removal steps in.

If you see a snake in Huntingwood, or even if you’re unsure whether what you saw was a snake, you can call 0418 633 474 straight away. Early calls give us the best chance of finding the snake before it retreats into a deep hiding place or moves into an area that’s harder to access.

The Eastern brown snake is the species we’re called to most often in Huntingwood. This suburb has a lot of rodent activity because of its combination of businesses, warehouses and surrounding bush corridors. Browns follow mice more than anything else, and when rodents move, the snakes follow. For residents, that means brown snakes might appear along fence lines, behind air-conditioning units, near wheelie bins, under garden edging or in warm patches beside the house. These snakes are extremely fast and highly venomous, and they can react defensively if startled. If you ever see a brown snake, the safest thing to do is step back, keep children and pets inside and let a trained snake catcher take over.

Huntingwood also has plenty of red-bellied black snakes, especially in spots where moisture collects or where frogs and skinks are active. Even in a suburb with lots of concrete and industrial estates, red-bellies find pockets of greenery and shaded corners where they can travel safely. People often spot them early in the morning when they’re warming up on surfaces that hold heat. They’re a beautiful species, but they’re still venomous and should be removed by a licensed professional. If you see that glossy black body and reddish underside, call 0418 633 474 and we’ll remove it safely and calmly.

Another snake that turns up regularly in Huntingwood is the yellow-faced whip snake. These slender, quick snakes are often mistaken for baby brown snakes due to their similar shape and behaviour. They prefer warm, narrow spaces — between stacked pallets, along garden edges, around rocks or between tightly packed materials. They’re venomous but incredibly shy and more likely to flee than to stand their ground. Because whip snakes disappear quickly, early calls give us the best chance of successfully completing the snake removal.

But not every snake in Huntingwood is dangerous. Green tree snakes are common in the suburb as well, especially around landscaped gardens, new residential pockets and areas with plenty of small lizards. These snakes are harmless, but most people don’t know that when they first see them. They move quickly, climb well and flatten their heads if frightened, making them look more threatening than they are. Green tree snakes often slip into garages, sheds or outdoor storage areas, and while they can’t harm you, they still require careful removal so they aren’t injured.

And of course, Huntingwood has plenty of blue-tongued lizards. Blue-tongues are slow, chunky lizards that love basking in warm spots and hiding under garden edging or beneath outdoor items. They hiss loudly and puff up when startled, and a lot of residents assume they’ve seen a snake tail until they see the blue tongue. We get dozens of calls each year from people worried they’ve seen a small snake, only to find a relaxed blue-tongue soaking in the sun. We never mind checking. They’re harmless, and they help keep insect and snail numbers down.

Most Huntingwood snake encounters happen during completely routine moments. Someone moves a bin and sees a snake underneath. Someone steps outside for fresh air at work and notices movement near stored materials. Someone goes into the garage and sees a long shape retreat into the corner. Sometimes people even see snakes while walking from the car to the house or to the office. These are normal situations for the area, but they still require proper handling.

When you call Urban Snake & Reptile Removal, our first goal is to keep the situation calm and controlled. You don’t need to go near the snake. You don’t need a photo. You don’t need to identify the species. Just tell us where you are, what you saw and roughly where it went. That alone is enough information for us to start planning. We’ll guide you through what to do — usually keeping people and pets away from the area and staying at a safe distance yourself.

We typically reach Huntingwood quickly because it sits right in the middle of multiple high-activity zones for our catchers. Once we arrive, the process is very methodical. Snakes don’t magically disappear. They stop moving in the first safe spot they find. In Huntingwood, these hiding spots often include:

• behind pallets
• under stacked materials
• beside sheds
• under garden edging
• behind air-conditioning units
• inside garages
• underneath tools or equipment
• inside outdoor storage containers
• beneath outdoor furniture
• behind pot plants
• beside retaining walls
• around rubbish or recycling areas

We work through each spot quietly and carefully until we find the snake.

Once the snake is removed, most people — especially women in their 30s balancing work, kids, pets or home life — want to know why the snake came onto the property. The answer is almost always food or shelter. Huntingwood’s industrial areas create consistent rodent movement, and snakes follow that. In residential pockets, lizards and frogs attract other species such as red-bellies and green tree snakes. Snakes don’t judge homes for being messy or unclean. They’re following natural instincts.

After the removal, we provide simple, practical advice that actually works. You don’t need expensive snake repellents. They don’t work. Good prevention comes from keeping lawns tidy, lifting stored items off the ground, removing clutter near fence lines, sealing small gaps where rodents travel and keeping outdoor pet food sealed. These small steps make a big difference to how appealing your yard or workplace is to both snakes and their prey.

A common concern in Huntingwood is that seeing one snake means there must be more, or that snakes are “breeding” on the property. That is a myth. Snakes don’t live in groups, and they don’t create permanent nests in suburban areas. A single sighting usually means exactly that — a single snake passing through. Once it’s removed, the immediate risk is gone.

If a snake enters an indoor space — whether that’s a home, warehouse, office or workshop — it becomes an emergency snake removal. These situations can feel confronting, especially in workplaces where multiple people may be present. We prioritise these calls and come straight out. Snakes inside a building need to be removed quickly, calmly and professionally.

People in Huntingwood choose Urban Snake & Reptile Removal because we don’t add stress to the situation. We arrive quietly, work professionally, respect your space and remove the snake without fuss. We don’t treat jobs like entertainment and we don’t speak down to anyone. We know that for many people — especially women living alone or managing busy households — simply having someone calm walk in makes the entire situation feel safe again.

If you’re ever unsure, or if you think you saw a snake but can’t be certain, you can always call 0418 633 474. We’d rather talk you through it than have you take any unnecessary risks.

For fast, safe and professional snake removal in Huntingwood, you can rely on Urban Snake & Reptile Removal every day of the year. When a snake appears where it shouldn’t be, we’ll take care of it quickly and quietly so you can get back to your day.