Back away
Keep several metres away. Do not block its path, prod it or reach into the place it entered.
Western Sydney hub · calls across Sydney
Snake?
Deep breath.
We know the next step.
Humane capture and relocation for homes, yards and workplaces. Tell us where it was last seen; we’ll confirm current coverage and talk you through the safest next move.
Humane approach Clear phone advice No risky DIY
No need to play hero.
Give me space.
Give me space.
Do these three things now
Less panic.
More space.
You do not need to identify, trap or move the snake before calling.
Move the crowd
Bring children and pets indoors or into a closed room without moving toward the snake.
Watch safely
From behind glass or another secure position, note the last place you saw it. That detail matters.
Real Sydney habitat, not stock-photo jungle.
Photo: Kookaburradreaming · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
What happens when you call
A calm plan in plain English.
- Tell us the exact location.Inside or outside, the last-known position, and who or what is nearby.
- We confirm availability.Coverage and the call-out basis are explained before a catcher is dispatched.
- Keep the scene quiet.We guide you on doors, pets, gates and access without asking you to approach the animal.
- Humane removal.If located, the snake is captured and managed in line with applicable NSW wildlife requirements.
Sydney-wide local guidance
Different suburb.
Different hiding places.
A creek-edge acreage call is not the same as a snake behind boxes in a Blacktown warehouse. Our local pages focus on the property types, vegetation and access questions that actually change the response.
Find your suburbA snake does not need a showdown