Gordon Snake Catcher
Snake Catcher GORDON — Urban Reptile Removal 0418 633 474
If you have an unwanted snake call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418633474.
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Snake Catcher Gordon — Call 0418 633 474
If you see a snake in Gordon, call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418 633 474. We operate every day of the year and are usually on site within about thirty minutes.
You don't need a photo. You don't need to identify the species. The most useful thing you can do is watch it from a safe distance, and if it moves into cover, keep an eye on the spot where you last saw it. Snakes will often reappear once the area goes quiet. We'll stay on the phone and talk you through what to do until we arrive.
Why Gordon Sees So Many Snakes
Gordon sits at the northern end of the Upper North Shore, where leafy residential streets run alongside some of the most connected bushland in Sydney. The suburb borders Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park to the north and feeds into a network of creek lines and gully reserves that link properties to continuous native habitat. For snakes, this isn't a suburban boundary. It's a corridor.
The built character of Gordon adds to it. Older homes with deep established gardens, sandstone retaining walls, mature tree cover, and shaded corners that have had decades to develop. These are exactly the conditions snakes seek out — cover, warmth, quiet, and proximity to food. Frogs, skinks, rodents, and small birds are common in Gordon gardens, and snakes follow them in.
Snakes are not in Gordon because something is wrong with a property. They are there because Gordon sits inside, and continuous with, one of the better reptile corridors on the North Shore.
Where Snakes Hide in Gordon
Snakes turn up in predictable spots: garden beds, beside rock walls, along shaded pathways, near driveways, behind hot water systems, under pot plants, and inside garages and sheds. They choose these areas because they offer cover and low disturbance, not because they are looking for contact with people.
Trying to chase, trap, block, or move a snake yourself pushes it deeper into hiding and increases risk for everyone involved. Once a snake is behind stored items, inside dense vegetation, or under a structure, removal becomes harder and takes longer. Calling a professional as soon as you see the snake gives the best outcome.
Common Snakes in Gordon
The species most frequently encountered in Gordon are the red bellied black snake, diamond python, golden crowned snake, and green tree snake. Blue tongued lizards are also common and are regularly mistaken for snakes on first sighting. Each species uses the suburb differently, and correct identification shapes how we approach removal.
Golden crowned snakes are frequently seen in the Gordon area. These small nocturnal snakes have a pale yellow band across the top of the head and the nape, with a pink or reddish underside. They are venomous but usually cause mild local symptoms. Their small size makes many residents think they are looking at a juvenile brown snake. Golden crowned snakes hide under garden edging, beneath timber, inside mulch beds, behind rocks, and in damp shaded corners. They are most active after rain and on warm humid nights.
An adult Golden Crowned Snake, similar to the ones we find in Gordon.
Red bellied black snakes are another species often found in Gordon. They are easy to recognise because of their shiny black body and bright red or pink belly. They prefer moist environments and are often seen near drainage lines, creeks, frog habitats, shaded gardens, and damp leaf litter. They bask in sunny areas during the morning to warm themselves. Although they usually try to escape when disturbed, they are venomous and must be removed only by a trained snake catcher.
Diamond pythons are one of the larger reptiles seen in Gordon. These non venomous snakes are gentle but strong and excellent climbers. They have patterned black and yellow scales that blend perfectly with fences, trees, roofs, and sheds. Diamond pythons may enter roof spaces, rest on verandas, curl up behind garages, or stretch out along sunny retaining walls. They help control rodents but should be handled only by professionals due to their size and strength.
Green tree snakes are also common in Gordon. These slim, fast moving, non venomous snakes can be bright green, olive, grey, or nearly black, with a yellow underside. They climb very well and often appear in hedges, trees, fences, garages, and around pool areas. When frightened, they flatten their bodies to appear larger, which can alarm people who do not recognise them. They cannot harm humans but are very quick, so professional snake removal is the safest option.
Blue tongued lizards are widespread across Gordon and often mistaken for snakes. These large skinks move slowly and feed on snails, insects, fruit, and leftover pet food. They hide under pot plants, garden equipment, timber piles, and warm themselves on driveways and pathways. When startled, they puff up and show their bright blue tongue. Urban Reptile Removal receives many calls from residents who believe they have seen a snake, only to find out it is a blue tongue. We are always happy to check.
Where Snakes Hide in Gordon
During callouts across Gordon, Urban Reptile Removal finds snakes in the same locations repeatedly:
Under pot plants and raised garden tubs
Behind hot water systems and air conditioners
Beneath timber piles, tiles, and old building materials
Inside garages behind storage shelves or boxes
In garden sheds behind tools, lawn equipment, or bags of soil
Under sandstone retaining walls and loose rocks
Inside roof cavities and wall gaps
Beneath decks, stairs, and raised outdoor structures
Inside thick hedges, shrubs, and dense garden beds
Around pool pump equipment and shaded corners
Near compost heaps, mulch piles, and leaf litter
Along fence lines and boundary edges
Inside gaps created by rodents under sheds
Beneath outdoor furniture and stacked materials
A trained snake catcher understands the behaviour of each species and works through these locations methodically. We perform a slow, careful search until the snake is found and removed.
One Snake Does Not Mean More
Many Gordon residents assume that one sighting means there are others nearby. In almost every case, that's not how it works. Snakes do not travel in pairs, live in groups, or nest in suburban yards. One sighting almost always means one snake. After it is relocated, the problem is solved.
Reducing Snake Activity on Your Property
After removing a snake, we explain what attracted it and what will actually help going forward. Snake repellent products — powders, sprays, and ultrasonic devices — do not work. What does work is reducing cover and prey:
Mow regularly and keep grass short
Trim hedges and remove overgrown plants
Organise sheds and storage areas
Store items off the ground and remove scrap materials
Clear fence lines and pathways
Reduce old mulch and leaf litter
Manage rodents around sheds and garages
Secure outdoor pet food
Seal gaps where possible
Remove unused building materials
Trim vegetation near walls and structures
These steps reduce hiding places and cut down on the prey animals that bring snakes in.
Snakes Inside the Home
Snakes enter homes through open doors, gaps near pipes, sliding door tracks, and garages. Any snake inside the home is treated as a priority job. Urban Reptile Removal responds quickly and handles it without fuss.
If you notice movement in the garden, rustling in vegetation, or your pet reacting to a particular area, call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418 633 474. We attend Gordon and the surrounding Ku-ring-gai area every day of the year.
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About Chris Williams
Chris Williams has spent more than 35 years working with reptiles and amphibians throughout Australia and is widely recognised as one of the country's leading herpetologists. Since 2014, he has served as President of the Australian Herpetological Society, helping to promote reptile education, research and conservation nationwide.
His professional background includes roles with the Australian Reptile Park and Taronga Zoo, as well as extensive field experience working with reptiles across New South Wales. Chris is also the founder of Snake Ranch, which grew to become Australia's largest reptile breeding facility.
In addition to his field and zoo work, Chris has authored seven books on Australian reptiles, amphibians and wildlife. He is regularly interviewed regarding reptile interactions. Through Urban Reptile Removal, he continues to train and mentor snake catchers throughout New South Wales, ensuring the highest standards of safety, professionalism and reptile expertise are maintained across the network.
