Can You Remove Snakes From Roofs, Walls, or Under Houses?

Sometimes — and it depends entirely on access.

Urban Reptile Removal regularly removes snakes from structural areas of homes, including:

  • Roof cavities

  • Insulation

  • Wall gaps

  • Subfloor spaces

  • Sheds and garages

  • Stored household items

These locations provide warmth, shelter, and security, which is why snakes are drawn to them — particularly during cooler weather or after feeding.

The Honest Reality About Structural Snake Removal

We can only remove a snake if we can physically reach it.

If a snake is:

  • Sitting on insulation

  • Moving across rafters

  • Resting on beams

  • Sheltering in an accessible subfloor area

…then removal is usually straightforward for a licensed snake catcher.

However, if a snake has wedged itself:

  • Deep inside a wall void

  • Between floors

  • Behind fixed cabinetry

  • Inside ducting

  • Under immovable structures

  • In tight gaps humans simply cannot access

…then immediate removal may not be possible.

Snakes are exceptionally good at compressing their bodies and accessing spaces that are completely unreachable without structural damage.

What This Does Not Mean

It does not mean the snake will stay there permanently.

Snakes move regularly. They change location to:

  • Warm up or cool down

  • Finish digesting a meal

  • Avoid disturbance

  • Resume normal movement

Many snakes that initially disappear into inaccessible areas later emerge into locations where safe removal becomes possible.

What We Can Do

Even when immediate removal isn’t possible, we can still help by:

  • Conducting a thorough inspection

  • Assessing whether removal is physically possible

  • Identifying how the snake entered

  • Advising on prevention and sealing access points

  • Remaining on standby or returning immediately if the snake reappears in an accessible area

If you believe a snake is inside your roof, walls, or under your house, call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418 633 474. We’ll assess the situation honestly and explain the safest next steps.

How Do Snakes Get Inside Houses?

Snakes don’t “break in”. They simply take advantage of gaps, openings, and opportunities around homes.

If a space is large enough for a snake’s head to fit through, the rest of the body can follow with ease.

Common Entry Points for Snakes

The most frequent ways snakes enter houses include:

  • Gaps under doors
    Especially laundry doors, back doors, and doors with worn or missing weather strips.

  • Damaged or loose flyscreens
    Even small tears are enough for slender snakes.

  • Gaps around plumbing and pipework
    Hot water systems, air-conditioning lines, and under-sink plumbing often create direct access points.

  • Sliding doors left slightly open
    A very common scenario during warm weather.

  • Garage doors left ajar
    A small gap under a roller door is all a snake needs.

  • Cracks in brickwork or foundations
    These often lead into wall cavities connected to roof spaces or internal rooms.

  • Roof tile gaps or corrugation openings
    From here, snakes can enter roof cavities and occasionally make their way inside.

Why Snakes Enter Homes

Snakes don’t enter houses intentionally. There are usually simple reasons:

  • Warmth
    Houses retain heat, especially at night or during cooler months.

  • Shelter
    Quiet, dark areas like laundries, bathrooms, cupboards, and roof cavities feel safe.

  • Food
    If rodents are present in or around the home, snakes will follow.

  • Accidental wandering
    Snakes have limited eyesight and may enter an opening simply because it’s there.

The Good News About Indoor Snakes

Most snakes that enter homes do so accidentally and temporarily.

Houses are loud, bright, unfamiliar, and full of movement — not environments snakes want to stay in. In most cases, the snake is actively trying to find a way back outside.

A Helpful Way to Think About Snakes in Homes

When snakes turn up in or around houses, they’re almost always lost.

Snakes don’t seek out people, pets, noise, or confrontation. If they had facial expressions, they’d be pure panic once they realised they’d wandered into a human space.

An adult snake may be 10 to 50 years old and has likely spent decades navigating its home range without ever encountering the homeowner. Eventually, paths cross — and the snake is just as surprised as you are.

They’re not trying to move in.
They’re not aggressive.
They just want to get away from us.

What to Do If a Snake Is Inside Your Home

If a snake has entered your house, roof, walls, or subfloor:

  • Keep people and pets away

  • Close internal doors if safe to do so

  • Maintain visual contact if possible

  • Call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418 633 474 immediately

We’ll provide clear advice over the phone and attend as quickly as possible to manage the situation safely.