Turramurra Snake Catcher
If you see a snake anywhere in Turramurra, call Urban Reptile Removal immediately on 0418 633 474. Snakes move constantly across the Upper North Shore, and Turramurra is one of the most active suburbs due to its large, shady blocks, moisture-rich gardens, sandstone features, and long-running wildlife corridors. A snake can appear on your lawn, in your garage, under your deck, near the pool equipment, inside the home, or even coiled behind garden clutter — often without any warning.
Urban Reptile Removal is recognised as the number one Sydney snake catcher, carrying out more snake removals across the Greater Sydney region than any other service. We specialise in fast, calm, safe and highly professional snake handling. When a snake appears in Turramurra, we know the terrain, the behaviour patterns, the hiding places and the species that move most frequently through the area. Residents rely on our expertise because snakes can be unpredictable when disturbed, and professional removal is the only safe option.
Red Bellied Black Snakes, like this one, are the most common species we are called out to relocate across the sydney region. https://urbanreptileremoval.com.au/sydney-reptile-species/red-bellied-black-snake
If a snake is on your property, do not attempt to move it, scare it off or trap it. Snakes react defensively when pressured, and even harmless species can cause panic when approached. Call 0418 633 474 and let an experienced professional handle it.
Why Snakes Are So Common in Turramurra
Turramurra has ideal conditions for snakes because it provides a perfect balance of:
• Shade
• Water
• Warm, sun-exposed surfaces
• Cool hiding spots
• Dense planting
• Native wildlife
• Rodent activity
• Moist soil
• Retaining walls and gaps
• Older homes with under-floor access
Snakes do not hunt out suburbs — they hunt out micro-environments. Turramurra’s deep gardens, scattered moisture, sandstone edges and well-established vegetation give snakes ample places to move unseen. Most residents only notice a snake when it comes out to bask or crosses open ground.
Snake sightings increase during:
• Rapid temperature rises
• Warm mornings after cool nights
• After rainfall
• During high rodent activity
• In spring during mating season
• Through summer as temperatures peak
• In autumn as snakes feed before cooler months
Even in winter, diamond pythons and green tree snakes may appear on sunny days, using warm surfaces to regulate their body temperature.
If You See a Snake in Turramurra — Follow These Steps
Your safety depends on your first reaction. The correct response is simple:
• Stop and step back slowly
• Bring pets inside immediately
• Keep children clear of the area
• Do not try to move, chase, scare or block the snake
• Do not throw objects or spray water
• Do not try to trap the snake
• Do not attempt DIY removal
• Keep eyes on it from a safe distance
• Call Urban Reptile Removal on 0418 633 474
Golden Crowned Snakes, like this one, are common throughout Turramurra. https://urbanreptileremoval.com.au/sydney-reptile-advice/faq-after-encountering-a-golden-crowned-snake
This prevents accidental bites, keeps the snake calm and ensures an efficient removal once we arrive.
Snake Species Frequently Found in Turramurra
Turramurra has every major snake species found across Sydney. Some are venomous, some harmless but fast-moving, and some large and intimidating. Urban Reptile Removal handles all species professionally and safely.
Here are the five most common species in the area:
A glossy black snake with a vivid red or crimson belly. Prefers cool, damp environments and areas with frogs, lizards and shaded moisture.
Key traits:
• Venomous
• Common in shaded gardens, drains, pond edges and damp soil
• Usually shy but dangerous if cornered
• Often seen basking quietly near cool, sheltered garden edges
If you see one, keep your distance and call Urban Reptile Removal.
One of the most medically significant snakes in the world. Fast, alert, and highly defensive if threatened. Attracted strongly to rodents.
Important information:
• Extremely venomous
• Moves quickly and unpredictably
• Often hides under edging, steps, garden tools, and narrow warm gaps
• Activity spikes when rodents are abundant
If you suspect a brown snake, do not risk approaching it. Step back and call immediately — we treat brown snake sightings as urgent.
A small, secretive species with a distinct golden band across the head. Frequently uncovered during gardening.
More details:
• Not dangerous
• Lives in leaf litter, mulch, compost and damp soil
• Often mistaken for a baby brown snake
• May bite defensively if handled
If you uncover one, do not pick it up. Call us for safe identification and relocation.
A harmless, fast-moving, brightly coloured snake common in leafy suburbs like Turramurra.
Behaviour:
• Completely non-venomous
• Climbs extremely well
• Often found on fences, pergolas, outdoor furniture and roof gutters
• Sometimes enters homes through open doors or windows
• Moves quickly and can startle people
If a green tree snake ends up indoors or stuck in tight spaces, we can remove it safely.
A large, slow-moving python with yellow-and-black diamond patterns. Excellent at controlling rodents and completely non-venomous.
Key behaviour:
• Frequently seen on roofs, fences, garden walls and warm surfaces
• Often hides in roof cavities
• Moves silently at night following rodent scent trails
• Calm but intimidating due to size
If a python is in an unsuitable or uncomfortable place, Urban Reptile Removal can relocate it gently.
An adult Diamond python, similar to the ones we find in Turramurra. https://urbanreptileremoval.com.au/sydney-reptile-advice/diamond-python-sydney
What Attracts Snakes to Turramurra Properties
Turramurra's combination of large blocks, established gardens, sandstone landscaping, and proximity to bush corridors makes it one of the more consistently snake-active suburbs on the Upper North Shore. The attractants are straightforward.
Rodents are the primary driver. Mice in a roof void, under a floor, in a shed, or inside a deck cavity create a food source snakes track reliably. If a property has a rodent presence, pythons and eastern brown snakes will eventually find it. This is the single most common explanation for snake activity inside Turramurra homes.
Water draws snakes during dry and hot periods. Bird baths, pond edges, dripping taps, irrigation systems, overflow trays, wet soil, compost, mulch, and pet water bowls all create the moisture snakes seek when natural sources are limited. Turramurra's well-watered, heavily planted gardens retain ground moisture in ways that keep properties attractive even through dry spells.
Heat brings snakes to hard surfaces. Driveways, stone steps, pavers, sandstone walls, brick edging, timber decks, and roof sheeting all absorb and hold solar heat. Snakes use these surfaces to regulate body temperature, and morning encounters along driveways and against sun-facing walls are among the most frequent callout scenarios in this suburb.
Shelter determines whether a snake stays. Any quiet, protected space becomes a potential resting point: sub-floor voids, deck cavities, retaining wall gaps, sheds, pool filter boxes, dense planting, timber piles, and rock crevices all qualify. A snake that finds good shelter on a Turramurra property will return to it.
These conditions exist across almost every block in the suburb. Properties with mature gardens, sandstone features, and bush or gully boundaries tend to see the most regular activity.
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.
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