Step back
Give the snake room. Do not touch, trap, chase or try to kill it.
After the urgent job
Practical snake-risk reduction
No property can be made completely snake-proof, but small maintenance changes can remove easy shelter and reduce the reasons prey animals gather.
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Four calm steps make the scene safer
Clear the area
Move children and pets indoors or behind a closed door.
Keep a safe view
If you can do so safely, note where it goes. Never corner it.
Call the network
Tell us the suburb, the last clear location and any immediate risks.
How it works
Start with the boring jobs that actually help
Store loose materials off the ground, trim dense growth away from high-traffic edges, repair gaps around sheds and garages, deal with rodent activity, keep pet food secure and check door sweeps. Be wary of anyone selling a magic repellent or a guarantee that snakes can never enter.
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
More practical help
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Homes and yards
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 →▦Workplaces and sites
Practical help for warehouses, schools, strata, shops, construction sites and public-facing properties.
See how we help →◇After the sighting
Plain-English steps for reducing shelter, food sources and easy access points around the property.
See how we help →One number, Sydney-wide reach
A network built around the caller—not one person’s diary
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
Snake still visible? Call while you know where it is.
One clear phone number connects you with the SnakeSafe Sydney catcher network. We’ll ask a few quick questions and check current coverage.