Step back
Give the snake room. Do not touch, trap, chase or try to kill it.
Workplaces, strata, schools and sites
Keep staff and the public away, pause work around the sighting and nominate one site contact to speak with the catcher network.
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Give the snake room. Do not touch, trap, chase or try to kill it.
Move children and pets indoors or behind a closed door.
If you can do so safely, note where it goes. Never corner it.
Tell us the suburb, the last clear location and any immediate risks.
How it works
Close off the smallest safe zone you can without approaching the snake. Tell us about loading docks, plant rooms, forklifts, contractors, access cards, gates and any person who may enter without knowing what has happened. One informed site contact prevents mixed messages.
Native reptiles are protected in NSW. Catch and release work requires the appropriate authorisation, practical handling experience, current first aid and public liability cover. Ask about the person attending if you need those details confirmed.
NSW reptile catch-and-release requirements ↗Choose the right path
A snake in a house, garage, garden, pool area or roof space needs a calm scene and a clear last-known location.
See how we help →▦Practical help for warehouses, schools, strata, shops, construction sites and public-facing properties.
See how we help →◇Plain-English steps for reducing shelter, food sources and easy access points around the property.
See how we help →One number, Sydney-wide reach
SnakeSafe Sydney uses a network of catchers covering Greater Sydney. When you call, the useful information is simple: your suburb, where the snake was last seen, whether people or pets are close, and whether access is straightforward.
We don’t advertise a made-up ten-minute arrival or pretend every catcher is always free. We check current coverage and give you a clear answer.
Keep it simple
One clear phone number connects you with the SnakeSafe Sydney catcher network. We’ll ask a few quick questions and check current coverage.